Jan 11
The weekend was busy and filled with shows and sales at the 6th Cattlemen’s Congress. Among the results- Express Ranches took Champion honors at the Super ROV Angus Heifer & Bull Pen & Carload Show. You can view all the results from the 2026 show by clicking here. On Sunday afternoon, the newest breed to …
Jan 09
Boxed beef prices declined on Friday, January 9, 2026, with the Choice cutout down $1.16 to $355.63 and Select up $0.11 to $352.17. The spread narrowed to $3.46, with 118 loads reported. Despite the Friday decline, Choice boxed beef ended the week $5.66 higher than the previous Friday. Compared to Thursday, rib values eased …
Jan 09
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays caught up with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association at the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress and talked about the value of Congress to the Oklahoma cattle industry- and then moved on to spend most of their time previewing the 2026 OCA Winter Policy Meeting, set for January …
Jan 08
Rainfall Brings Relief to Wheat Pastures as Cattle Numbers Surge at Stockman’s Livestock Auction: Beneficial rains and strong cattle numbers are driving optimism in the Oklahoma cattle market this week. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache reported that the area received over an inch …
Jan 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Shane Bedwell, chief operating officer of the American Hereford Association, about the continued growth of Cattlemen’s Congress, the momentum within the Hereford breed, and the next generation shaping its future. Bedwell, who has served on show’s Board of Directors since it’s inception, reflected …
Jan 07
Boxed beef prices were mixed on Wednesday. The Choice cutout rose $3.03 to $354.28, while Select declined $1.80 to $349.28, widening the Choice–Select spread to $5.00. Load count totaled 139, down from 166 on Tuesday. Compared to Tuesday, rib values were steady at $469.15, chuck values increased to $339.50, and rounds edged higher to $316.26. …
Jan 06
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 …
Jan 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Don Close about the outlook for cattle markets as the industry heads into 2026. Close says momentum from 2025 is carrying forward, supported by strong demand signals and tighter supplies. “We see the market continuing to perform and excel, and …
Jan 01
Erin Dorsey, who has been involved with Cattlemen’s Congress since its very beginning in 2020, talked with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays on New Year’s Eve as she worked on stalling assignments and other last minute preparation for the largest Beef Cattle Show in the country. She reflected on how far the show …
Dec 29
It was a mixed bag on Monday, December 29th as Choice Boxed Beef Continued it’s downward trajectory- off $1.88 to $349.33. Select Beef was higher in the afternoon report- up $1.82 to $345.62 as the choice/select spread narrowed to just $3.71 on 113 loads.
