Category: Ag News

Feb 18

Fewer Cattle on Feed?

USDA will release the February Cattle on Feed report on Friday, February 21st. It’s following closely on the heels of the cattle inventory report released at the end of January. There are several interesting things to look for in this report, including overall placements, the impact of border restrictions on placements in Texas, and the number of …

Feb 18

Arctic Blast Grips Oklahoma, Bringing Extreme Cold and Winter Mix

Oklahoma has plunged into the teeth of an arctic blast, prompting widespread warnings and advisories from the state climatologist. Gary McManus issued a stark warning, emphasizing the severity of the incoming weather and urging residents to prepare for dangerously cold conditions. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for most of the state, with wind …

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Feb 18

Ben Hale Confirms Cattle Market Interruptions Due to Extreme Cold

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 …

Feb 18

OSU Wheat Improvement Team Feeds the World

In 1892, A.C. Magruder initiated a soil fertility study to evaluate Oklahoma wheat production. In 1930, H.J. Harper established 10 separate fertilization treatments on these plots. The rest is history. Wheat research on the Magruder plots continues today, and the Oklahoma State University wheat research program has earned international acclaim for its ability to locate specific wheat …

Feb 18

CAB’s John Stika Discusses Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for High Quality Beef

During CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visited with the President of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, about domestic beef demand and the willingness of consumers to pay for quality. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater, Oklahoma. “We are producing a record percent of choice and prime …

Feb 18

NIAA’s Annual Conference Will Focus on Protecting Animal Agriculture

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2025 Annual Conference – Securing Our Future: Don’t Just Talk…Act! at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri from April 7 – 9, 2025. The agenda focuses on maintaining trust across animal agriculture’s value chain. For more than 100 years, NIAA has convened animal agriculture leaders …

Feb 18

EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Message to Agency Staff: “It’s Time to Return to the Office”

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a video on social media urging staff to return to full-time work in the office. “To the dedicated employees who have been showing up to the office every day, thank you! Your commitment to our mission does not go unnoticed. To …

Feb 18

AFR Cooperative Announces 120th Annual Convention

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) will host its 120th annual state convention at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center – Norman Feb. 21-23. This year’s convention theme is “R.A.I.L.S.” This year’s three-day event features speakers like Oklahoma Third Congressional District Representative Frank Lucas; Oklahoma State Representative John Pfeiffer; Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready; …

Feb 18

Mark Johnson shares Takeaways from 2025 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show

Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson shares his takeaways from CattleCon 2025. I recently attended the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s …