Jun 29
In Our latest Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from NCBA Past President Kevin Kester who stood right behind President Donald Trump this past Friday as the President was pushing hard for the Senate to step up and pass the One Big Beautiful Bill that has already cleared the House. …
Jun 29
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays put the word out on Sunday afternoon, June 29th, for harvest updates from farmers across the state- and several responded. Here’s what was shared across the state: Alfalfa/Woods county line report on heavily grazed wheat:Yields 58-81 bushels/acreTest weights were 59 lbs/bushelLess than 1% left to harvest, just the …
Jun 29
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Finance and Homeland Security Committees, recently highlighted that the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, secures the border, strengthens Medicaid, and rebuilds the military, all while cutting out-of-control spending. Lankford was one of the 51 votes in …
Jun 27
Today, farmers and ranchers affiliated with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House for an event urging Congress to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and deliver tax relief. Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA Past-President, attended due to his personal experience with the Death Tax. “It …
Jun 27
In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Dr. Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Programs at Oklahoma State University, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of agriculture and leadership in higher education. Dr. Lusk reflects on his journey from researcher to administrator, the challenges of guiding a land-grant …
Jun 27
US custom harvester Paul Paplow of Paplow Harvesting provided an update on his operations, indicating his crews are spread across multiple states. Currently, Paul himself is in Pratt, Kansas, with other machines located in Tribune, Kansas, and Harrington, Texas. Three additional machines are en route to Tribune, having just finished harvesting in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Visiting …
Jun 27
“The Big, Beautiful Bill”: Senator Lankford Details Ambitious Legislation Aimed at Tax Relief, Border Security, and Fiscal Responsibility As the Fourth of July deadline approaches, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is deeply engaged in the high-stakes negotiations surrounding what he refers to as “the one big beautiful bill.” This comprehensive legislative package, which has been months …
Jun 27
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA Past-President Kevin Kester joins to share what …
