Category: Top Beef Buzz

Michael Kelsey Sees Robust Debate Over Prompt Payment a Healthy Sign About State of NCBA

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, about the prompt payment conversation and more at the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. Our coverage from the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego is powered by Farm Data Services of …

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Cattlemen’s Congress Comes up on Year Four in December

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to talk with Bray Haven about the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, coming up on December 30, 2023, through January 11, 2024. Coming up on year four of Cattlemen’s Congress, Haven talks with Hays about what to expect in 2024. “I think we are really continuing our …

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Dr. David Anderson Discusses Outlook for Beef Demand and Cow Herd Rebuilding

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from Dr. David Anderson, professor and extension economist for livestock and food product marketing at Texas A&M University. Oklahoma Farm Report colleague, Carey Martin with the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network, talked to Anderson about cattle markets and beef demand on the sidelines of the …

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Greg Hanes Talks “Ins and Outs” of Beef Checkoff Programs and More

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Greg Hanes, the CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, about the review of the current fiscal year by the beef board members and the new fiscal year, which starts the first of October. Our coverage from the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in …

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Bob Drake Sees Opportunity to Move Beef Checkoff to the Next Level

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with Bob Drake about the Beef Checkoff. Drake has served as the president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the last President of the old National Cattlemen’s Association, and vice president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. In the most recent episode of the Road to Rural Prosperity …

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Bob Drake Looks Back on How He Got His Start in the Cattle Industry

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with cattle industry leader, Bob Drake. Drake has served as the president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the last President of the old National Cattlemen’s Association, and vice president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. In the most recent episode of the Road to Rural Prosperity podcast …

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TCFA’s Ben Weinheimer Shows Support for Electronic ID to Strengthen Traceability

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Ben Weinheimer, about electronic ID and traceability. TCFA represents feedlots in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Our coverage from the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego is being powered by Farm Data Services …

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Beef Industry Puts Big Focus on Market Fairness When it Comes to Labeling Cell-Based Proteins

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall, about cell-based proteins. Our coverage from the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego is being powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater. “This is not necessarily about being afraid of cell-based protein, but it is …

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NCBA Pushes Back Against Rulemaking Attempts from Animal Activist Groups

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall, about agendas that do not support animal agriculture. While many recognize groups such as PETA and the Humane Society of the U.S. for their agendas against animal agriculture, Woodall said one group that has come to the forefront …

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U.S. Beef Exports Continue to Uphold a High Reputation Around the Globe

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the president and CEO of the United States Meat Export Federation, Dan Halstrom, about meat exports around the globe. Starting with South Korea, Halstrom said it continues to be a significant market as it had one of the largest inventories entering the year. “The early year numbers …

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