Feb 19
Farm Bureau leaders are gearing up for a critical stretch at the Oklahoma Capitol, with a renewed focus on grassroots engagement and policy advocacy as the legislative session ramps up. Speaking at the recent leadership conference, Stacy Simunek, president of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, emphasized to Ron Hays that the timing is right to prepare members …
Feb 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the sharp decline in Mexican feeder cattle entering U.S. feedlots and the broader implications for beef production. Industry sources believe that here in the first quarter of 2026, there are “almost no …
Feb 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talked recently at CattleCon26 with Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs For NCBA, about the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm and what government and industry are doing to keep it out of the United States. Johannes says that even in winter, the …
Feb 18
As Oklahoma livestock groups unite to take a more proactive role in shaping the conversation around food, Kylee Deniz with the Oklahoma Pork Council joins senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the launch of the new All For Food coalition, an effort that brings multiple …
Feb 17
Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin joined Ron Hays at the 2026 Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the ongoing poultry litter litigation, saying the case has reached a point where “some serious decisions have to be made.” Hardin said while he hopes the judge accepts proposed settlements, he is uncertain that will happen given earlier …
Feb 17
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 17
Sarah Vogel on the History of Farm Foreclosure Battles Farm policy battles from decades past are again shaping conversations about agriculture’s future, as long-time farm advocate Sarah Vogel reflected on landmark legal fights that helped preserve family farming. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport at the AFR Annual State Convention, Vogel walked through the …
Feb 17
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, Executive Vice President of Cattlemen’s Congress, as they recap the sixth year of the event and reflect on record-setting growth. Haven says the 2026 Congress finished strong and continues to gain momentum across the cattle industry. Haven noted that this …
Feb 16
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus, who works out of the Washington, D.C., office of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the state of global trade and its impact on U.S. cattle producers. The conversation focused heavily on lingering frustrations tied to lost export access and …
Feb 13
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range and Pasture with Envu, about how new technology is changing the way ranchers manage grass, cattle, and time. Hossfeld emphasized that Envu is uniquely focused on range, pasture, and environmental science. As he explained, “We …
