Oct 30
**Attention Oklahoma Property & Livestock Owners** A state law (effective Nov. 1, 2024) outlines how certain county-maintained public roads can be officially designated as “open pasture roads” by Nov. 1, 2025. An open pasture road is a county-maintained road with cattle guards at both access points, land on both sides owned by the same person, …
Oct 30
Over the past decade, China has gone from a minor player to the world’s largest beef importer, with purchases rising from around a $100 million in 2010 to nearly $18 billion in 2022, which is a staggering increase of over 17,000%. This surge isn’t just about spending more. The actual volume of beef purchased has …
Oct 30
Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has been a cornerstone of tradition and excellence in the livestock industry. The 2025 show received more than 8,000 entries from 2,323 exhibitors from across the country who competed for national recognition, carrying forward a legacy that has shaped animal agriculture for generations. The renowned Royal Elite Drive and Junior …
Oct 30
We’ll take a break from the cattle and beef market news of the last week to take a look at dairy markets. However, there is one important interaction between beef and dairy markets that intersects with recent news. Profitable milk prices and falling feed costs in 2024 have led to a surge in the number …
Oct 30
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Cattle market analyst Cassie Fish, who says the current discussion about beef being “too high” in price is misplaced. She explains, “You know who will tell us it’s too high? The consumer.” Fish argues that price data alone doesn’t determine affordability, …
Oct 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, but severe drought present last week in Payne County has withdrawn this week. D2 severe drought …
Oct 30
US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) today introduced the Pay Our Capitol Police Act, legislation ensuring members of the United States Capitol Police, their civilian staff, and essential contractors continue to receive pay during a government shutdown. “The United States Capitol Police are dedicated men and women who have sworn …
Oct 30
The U.S. sheep industry reveals what happens when our nation ignores market failure for too long, and it’s a case study applicable to every livestock sector in America. So, let’s examine market failure. Market failure occurs when a market functions contrary to the forces of competition, meaning when it defies the economic law of supply …
Oct 30
As the government shutdown continues into its fifth week, we are coming up on a critical date. Federal funding for SNAP benefits is set to expire on November 1st, and countless families face uncertainty about how they will put food on the table. The tragic part is that this situation was totally avoidable. Over 684,600 Oklahomans rely …
Oct 30
The threat of New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, continues to impact cattle producers in Mexico. Although eradicated from the continental U.S., this parasitic fly still poses serious risks to livestock, wildlife, pets, and humans as its infestation front advances northward. In August 2025, U.S. public health authorities confirmed a human case of NWS in the …
