Oct 03
Young cattle producers from around the world come to the United States Oct. 19-25, to compete in the Young Breeders Competition, held in conjunction with the World Hereford Conference (WHC), hosted in Kansas City, Mo., by the American Hereford Association (AHA). “This is a unique opportunity for the best of the best from across the …
Oct 03
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Oklahoma State University Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, who raised concerns about the growing threat of New World screwworm as cases rise in Mexico. Hays reports that Mexican officials have seen the rise of screwworm cases in the most recent …
Oct 03
Every October, schools and communities across the country celebrate National Farm to School Month with hands-on learning, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, local foods that support kids and Oklahoma farmers. In honor of National Food Day on October 24, 2025, Oklahoma Farm to School will host the second annual Great Oklahoma Lunch …
Oct 03
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) represents a significant and cyclical biological threat to the U.S. poultry and livestock industries, primarily due to the migration of wild birds. The primary threat vector is identified as coming from Canada. Disease Protocol and Impact The presence of HPAI necessitates strict, immediate response protocols due to its highly contagious …
Oct 03
Dr. John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, provided an overview of current crop markets, starting with corn. He noted that while corn is “one of the rosier crops” compared to others, it still faces challenges. Following the August report that showed higher-than-expected acres and yields, the market initially fell but has since rebounded somewhat due …
Oct 03
Demand for high-quality beef persists. But with that demand comes challenges. From tight cattle supplies to higher costs and increasing pressure on retailers to deliver a consistent eating experience, the pressure is on. At the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, David O’Diam, vice president of retail for Certified Angus Beef (CAB), addressed the current retail beef …
Oct 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 02
On Thursday, Choice boxed beef closed at $363.22, down $5.25 from Wednesday’s $368.47, while Select fell to $343.40, down $3.49 from $346.89. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $19.82 compared to $21.58 the previous day, with 132 loads reported versus 151 on Wednesday.
