Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the association’s work on behalf of its members. The first-ever annual report was unveiled this past weekend during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth, the association’s largest annual gathering of cattle raisers, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts. “The work of …
Category: Ag News
Apr 15
Cattle Market Dynamics: Randy Blach’s Perspective on Industry Trends
Farm Broadcaster Carey Martin from the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network had the chance to visit with the CEO of CattleFax, Randy Blach, at the 2025 Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from their conversation as they discussed beef market fundamentals and tight numbers in …
Apr 15
Finalists Announced for K-State College of Agriculture Dean
The search committee for the dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension position announces four finalists who will interview for the position. The campus community is invited to attend a Manhattan campus open forum and a town hall in Garden City with each finalist. Finalists’ names, interview dates The following finalists …
Apr 15
Ben Hale Notes Lower Numbers and Higher Prices at Recent Cattle Markets
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Apr 15
Drummond Lauds Termination of Controversial Hydroelectric Plan on Kiamichi River
Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today for dismissing a proposed hydroelectric power plant on the Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County. The Commission halted the plan last month after finding the Southeast Oklahoma Power Corporation’s (SEOPC) Proposed Study Plan (PSP) was insufficient to proceed with planning. SEOPC submitted an updated …
Apr 15
Angus joins Global Initiative to Improve Livestock Efficiency
Joining a new global effort to help beef cattle producers breed more efficient livestock, the Angus Foundation – alongside Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) and other research partners in North America, Oceania, and Europe – announced the receipt of a $4.85 million research grant. Over the next five years, Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of AGI, expects to …
Apr 15
2025 National Feeder and Stocker Receipts and Heifer Percentage
Tighter cow numbers over the past few years have led to smaller calf crops and fewer cattle to sell. According to data from the USDA-AMS National Feeder and Stocker Cattle Summary, the number of feeder and stocker cattle sold during the first 14 weeks of 2025 totaled 3.72 million head which was 9.5 percent below the number sold during the same period in 2024. Receipts so …
Apr 15
Brooke Rollins Addressed 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Attendees during Annual Membership Meeting
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed thousands of cattle raisers, landowners, and industry leaders today during the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s Annual Membership Meeting held during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. “We were honored to welcome Secretary Rollins to the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle …
Apr 15
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, Consequences of Potential Small Business Tax Hike in Oklahoma
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Oklahoma if made permanent. The report also spotlights that the 382,000+ small businesses in Oklahoma could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make the …
Apr 15
EPA and Corps of Engineers to Revise “Waters of the United States” Definition Following Supreme Court Decision
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are collaborating to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), a move prompted by the Supreme Court’s recent Sackett decision and long-standing concerns from landowners. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has confirmed the agencies’ commitment to fulfilling President Trump’s promise to …
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