Boxed beef values climbed again on Monday, October 20, 2025, with the Choice cutout reaching $369.18, up $2.41 from Friday and marking the highest level so far this month. The Select cutout rose $3.19 to $353.46, narrowing the Choice-Select spread to $15.72. Monday’s load count came in at 86, down from Friday’s 188. Among primals, …
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Oct 17
NCBA President Buck Wehrbein Addresses Screwworm Threat and Border Challenges for Cattle Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein, who has spent decades in the beef industry, with experience in feedlots across Texas and Nebraska. Reflecting on his time leading the association, Wehrbein said, “It’s incredibly rapid. I didn’t expect it to go by …
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 01
Ethan Lane Backs Rollins’ Beef Revitalization Plan: Focus on Grazing Land, Risk Tools, and Young Producers
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who emphasized that while the cattle industry supports revitalization efforts, they are not looking for direct government payments. “We tend to not seek those kinds of market support payments,” Lane …
Sep 15
Fall in Love With Beef
Fall is a time to Fall in Love with Beef! Seasons are changing and it’s the perfect time to highlight beef, especially in hearty soups, stews and slow cooker fall favorites. Share your favorites from these recipe collections: Let us know what you are sharing to help others create moments to savor this grilling season …
Jan 09
Robust Red Meat Exports in November; Pork Remains on Record Pace
November exports of U.S. red meat posted year-over-year gains across all categories, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. pork exports remained on a record pace, while beef and lamb shipments also increased substantially from November 2023. Pork exports totaled 272,141 metric tons (mt) in November, …
Feb 19
American Heart Month, Myth Vs. Facts about lean Beef
As Americans think about eating for a healthy heart, many feel they’re forced to choose between a healthy diet and their love of beef. But, contrary to some misinformation on this topic, you can have both! Numerous research studies have shown that incorporating lean beef in a heart-healthy diet can help maintain healthy cholesterol and …
Jun 08
Broad-Based Growth for April Pork Exports; Beef Exports Trend Lower
April exports of U.S. pork achieved gains in a wide range of markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, but export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. Pork …
May 15
Beef Day at the Capital, Tomorrow May 16th
The purpose of Beef Day is to provide our elected officials and those that work with them a tasty beef meal while promoting beef and building relationships. Oklahoma is the 5th largest beef producing state with more than 55,000 ranches statewide. “Beef cattle is Oklahoma’s #1 Commodity adding over $3 billion to the Oklahoma economy …
May 08
May Celebrates Beef Month
For many, May celebrates Beef Month! While a month isn’t long enough to celebrate beef’s great taste, nutrition, and sustainability, we encourage you to highlight beef this month. Be sure to share your posts in the MBA Facebook group and tag Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. in your social media posts. Read more below for …
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