On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, boxed beef values were mixed, with the Choice cutout slipping $0.58 to $358.88/cwt, while Select rose $1.80 to $349.10/cwt, narrowing the spread to $9.78, down from $12.16 the day before. Load volume was slightly higher at 119 loads, up from 114 on Monday. Among the primal cuts, Rib values dropped …
Category: Ag News
Dec 16
Governor Stitt Calls for End to Decades Old Poultry Lawsuit as He Meets with Poultry Farmers in Illinois River Watershed
Governor Kevin Stitt is back in Oklahoma City after his Tuesday visit to Westville in northeastern Oklahoma. The Governor says he wanted to show support for poultry producers and other agricultural families facing what he called a serious threat to their livelihoods. Speaking after meeting with roughly 300 chicken farmers and cattle ranchers to senior farm and …
Dec 16
2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year candidates announced
Raising elite Angus cattle takes more than hard work; it demands vision, precision and perseverance. This year, four outstanding cattlemen have been nominated for the 2026 Herdsman of the Year Award. This recognition honors an Angus enthusiast who has committed wholeheartedly to the management, strategy and advancement of their herd. Peers select the award winner …
Dec 16
Calvert man arrested for theft of livestock following joint investigation
Bobby Cyrus Jr. was arrested and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony, following a joint investigation involving Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers, Milam County Sheriff’s Office, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens. The investigation began when the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office received a report …
Dec 16
USDA Unveils “America First” Trade Plan: A Three-Pronged Push for Global Markets
In a significant move to bolster the bottom line for American farmers and ranchers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially opened the doors to a massive new investment in global commerce. The initiative, headlined by the “America First Trade Promotion Program” (AFTPP), represents a strategic pivot aimed at capitalizing on newly negotiated market access …
Dec 16
McCall Defends Poultry Producers, Blasts Attorney General’s Attacks on Rural Oklahoma
Charles McCall reaffirmed his strong support for Oklahoma poultry producers today, criticizing Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s legal campaign against agriculture and rural communities. “Oklahoma agriculture is the backbone of our economy and our values,” McCall said. “When families follow the law and meet environmental standards, they should not be punished by environmental activist lawsuits or government overreach.” …
Dec 16
Focus on Ag – 2025 in Review: How Agriculture Persevered Through Challenges This Year to
Joby Young is executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation- It’s fair to say that 2025 has been a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller coaster ride. From policy wins that strengthen farm families …
Dec 16
2025 Dairy First Award Honors Iowa Farm for Excellence in Milk Quality and Animal Well-being
Boehringer Ingelheim has announced GenoSource LLC of Blairstown, Iowa, as the 2025 Dairy First Award recipient, an annual honor recognizing a dairy operation’s commitment to milk quality and overall herd well-being. First cousins Tim Rauen, Matt Simon and Kyle Demmer lead the daily operations at GenoSource. Started in 2014, GenoSource was created to further pursue …
Dec 16
ASA Calls for Enforcement, Not New Tariffs, in USTR China Hearing
American Soybean Association leader and North Dakota soybean farmer Josh Gackle testified today before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) during a public hearing to review China’s follow-through on commitments made as part of the 2020 U.S.–China Phase One Agreement. The hearing was held as part of a Section 301 investigation examining …
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