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, NCBA President Buck Wehrbein joins to share an update from the U.S. …
Category: Ag News
Jun 18
CAB Insider: Cutout and Quality Strong
Perpetually higher fed cattle prices have persisted over the last several weeks, with the latest market average dollars higher than the prior week. The Nebraska and Iowa/Minnesota reporting regions continue to lead the way with a trading range from $239 to $244/cwt. Last week, a light volume of negotiated trade in Kansas and Texas was …
Jun 18
Dan Cronin named to 2026 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services today announced Dan Cronin, chief information officer for the State of Oklahoma, was recognized by Constellation Research on its 2026 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe. In just a short span, the rise of artificial intelligence – particularly generative …
Jun 18
New House Members Sworn Into Office
Newly-elected Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, took his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wed., June 18. He won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties. “Today has been an incredible day, and I’m deeply honored to represent the people of House …
Jun 18
Cattle Groups Support USDA’s Plan for Screwworm Sterile Fly Facility in Texas
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced strong support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to build a New World screwworm sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in south Texas. NCBA President Buck Wehrbein and NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane joined Secretary of …
Jun 18
Secretary Rollins Announces Bold Plan to Combat New World Screwworm’s Northward Spread
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this morning launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan (PDF, 380 KB) to enhance USDA’s already robust ability to detect, control, and eliminate this pest. These urgent actions are necessary to finish the fight against NWS …
Jun 18
Clinton, Timmons sworn into Oklahoma House of Representatives
Representatives-Elect Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, and Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City, were sworn into the Oklahoma House of Representatives after winning their Special Elections to fill House District 71 and House District 97 respectively. “I’m thrilled to welcome Rep. Amanda Clinton and Rep. Aletia Timmons to the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, …
Jun 18
NAFB Partners with Feeding America to Help End Rural Hunger
While food insecurity affects 47 million people in America, it has a disproportionate impact in rural areas of the country. To bring attention to this crisis and with a goal of providing one million meals for people facing hunger, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) is introducing the NAFB Hunger campaign. NAFB Hunger is designed …
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