Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system of all mammals. The disease has no cure and poses a significant risk to human and animal health. Understanding how rabies is transmitted, recognizing its clinical signs, and implementing preventive measures are important for cattlemen to protect their families, livestock and companion animals. …
Category: Ag News
Mar 14
Understanding Beef Consumer Trends with NCBA’s Dr. Mandy Carr Johnson
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with the Senior Executive Director of Scientific Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Mandy Carr Johnson, about beef consumer market research. “We monitor their changes in perceptions, their buying habits, and what is truly driving demand,” Carr-Johnson explained. The information is gathered through daily …
Mar 14
Meat Appetite May Not Go on Diet with GLP-1
For the uneasy, the commercials may not be the most pleasant to watch: Overweight Americans sticking themselves with a needle to lose weight. But GLP-1 drugs may be good for the meat industry. The commercials may also give protein producers discomfort as they follow the success of the drugs in helping Americans eat less food. …
Mar 14
The Time Is Now – Reinventing Pork for the Future
Producers like you have spoken, and NPB is taking action. Demand is the driving force behind pork’s future, and in 2025, NPB is making a bold investment to increase demand by launching a new consumer campaign. This is more than a campaign—it’s a transformational shift to ensure pork remains relevant and desirable in the marketplace. …
Mar 14
Canada Reinstates Smithfield’s Tar Heel Facility for Exports
Canadian exports from Smithfield’s Tar Heel, NC facility have resumed. Last week, Canada temporarily suspended imports from this facility following an issue with a limited number of certain offal shipments. We are grateful to the USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a quick resolution of this matter. About Smithfield FoodsSmithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) …
Mar 14
U.S. Ethanol Industry Leaders Sign MOU With Largest Petroleum Distributor in Vietnam
esterday in Washington, D.C., the U.S. ethanol industry – including leaders from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) – signed a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributor in Viet Nam, recognizing the economic, environmental, human health and energy security benefits of increasing the …
Mar 14
OMES: February GRF collections 2.6% above monthly estimate
February GRF collections 2.6% above monthly estimate OKLAHOMA CITY (March 14, 2025) – General Revenue Fund collections in February totaled $462.7 million, which is $11.5 million, or 2.6%, above the monthly estimate. This is $9.5 million, or 2%, below collections in February 2024. Total GRF collections for the first eight months of fiscal year 2025 are …
Mar 14
Bob Rodenberger Details Remarkable Cattle Prices
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger described a “seller’s market” and advised producers not to miss its opportunities. “It’s as good as any of us have ever seen,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if you …
Mar 14
Statewide Red Flag Fire Warning in all 77 Oklahoma Counties Today
Statewide Discussion: Fire behavior on any wildfire today will likely exhibit very-rapid to extreme rates of fire spread and prove highly resistant to control with accelerated drying in recent days. We have updated the probability of significant fire occurrence map to reflect the most current weather and wildland fuels inputs upgrading to ‘High Significant Fire …
Mar 14
2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo
Join us in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 11-13, 2025, for the premier livestock event in the Southwest – the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. This year’s highlights include compelling sessions featuring industry experts, impactful general sessions and a dynamic expo showcasing over 280 exhibitors with the latest in livestock technology and practices. Main-stage speakers …
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