May 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Justin Benavidez, who joined Farm broadcasters from across the country and stakeholders at the National Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch to break down cattle market dynamics, herd rebuilding signals, and broader economic pressures shaping the industry. Early Signals of Herd Rebuilding Emerge …
Apr 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited after he presented a keynote address at the General Assembly Meeting of the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Putnam contends strong partnerships between conservation groups and cattle producers are creating real opportunities for both agriculture and …
Apr 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from farm director KC Shepards ‘ conversation this week at Washington Watch with the Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sigrid Johannes, who says the cattle industry must stay focused on preparation and coordination as concerns grow …
Apr 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Tom McDonald, who was recently named chairman of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef for the coming year. McDonald says the organization has grown into an important voice for the cattle industry by bringing all segments of the …
Apr 27
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Tom McDonald, Senior Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Sustainability for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC who has been named the new chairman of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Excited to Lead the Organization McDonald said he is honored to step …
Apr 24
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Executive Director Samantha Werth who says one of the biggest strengths of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is bringing every segment of the beef supply chain together—from producers to retailers and food service companies. Hays was on the ground at the 2026 USRSB General Assembly …
Apr 23
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with agricultural economist and professor at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shannon Ferrell, who says ranch families across the country are recognizing that succession planning can no longer wait. Ferrell says the response since presenting his ranch succession planning ideas at CattleCon 2026 has …
Apr 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Andy Holloway, who says it’s not too late to register for the 2026 Hemphill County Beef Conference set for next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian Texas. Holloway says interest remains strong, with a record-setting trade show and producers coming from across the …
Apr 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Hugh Aljoe, who says the Noble Research Institute has sharpened its mission around helping farmers and ranchers improve grazing land resiliency and ranch profitability. Noble’s New Focus: Land Health and Profitability Aljoe said Noble has shifted its efforts to deliver measurable results …
Apr 19
Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel talked Friday with Senior Farm and Ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the USDA’s April cattle-on-feed report which shows a modest tightening in supply. “Placements in March were 92.7% of last year and marketings were 94.5%, which gives us an April 1 on‑feed inventory at 99.5% …
