The United States imported a record quantity of beef in 2024, and when imported live cattle are converted to a beef equivalent, the year’s total imports represented approximately 22% of all beef consumed in America. The United States maintains tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for global beef imports to restrain the quantity of imports entering the …
Category: Ag News
Oct 07
Three Considerations When Comparing the Cost of Buying Bred Heifers to the Cost of Developing Them
As we roll through fall, spring-born calves will be weaned and many of those heifer calves will be held for replacement purposes. At the same time, a large number of bred heifers will hit the market and be available for the same purpose. It is not uncommon for someone to comment on how expensive bred …
Oct 07
Farmers say current conditions on U.S. farms are weakening
U.S. agricultural producer sentiment changed little in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 126 was just one point higher than a month earlier. However, there was a shift in producers’ perceptions of current conditions and their expectations for the future. Producers’ perceptions of current conditions on their farms weakened as the Index of …
Oct 07
Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis announce strategic AI partnership
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Taranis, a global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, today announced they are formalizing their successful collaboration into a strategic partnership across the Midwest. The partnership will equip agricultural retailers with AI-powered crop management solutions, delivering innovative digital technologies that create significant value for both retailers and …
Oct 07
Ben Hale: Strong Calf Demand and Steady Feeder Market at Oklahoma National Stockyards
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 …
Oct 07
Derrell Peel: Cattle Markets Shift Gears
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist, who says the cattle market has recently taken “a bit of a pause.” Speaking on the K-State Radio Network, Peel explained, “Cattle markets have kind of taken a little bit of a pause here lately. Broadly …
Oct 07
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Carcass Weights, Quality Grades & Consumer Demand
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 discusses Carcass Weights, Quality Grades & Consumer Demand. The chart above shows the trend of steer carcass …
Oct 07
Oklahoma Cotton Harvest Nears: Heat Units Accelerate Boll Opening and Focus Shifts to Harvest Aids
Oklahoma’s cotton harvest is rapidly approaching, with many fields already showing open bolls across the state. In a recent update, OSU Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak shared with Farm Director KC Sheperd that producer excitement is high, largely due to ample heat units that have helped push the crop to maturity. Dudak, traveling through Southwest …
Oct 07
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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