Sep 21
As cattle producers continue feeding cattle to heavier carcass weights, beef cutout values are benefiting from improved quality, but Dr. Megan Eckhardt of Oklahoma State University says producers also need to watch the potential discounts that can come with excessive external fat. Eckhardt spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s …
Sep 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Washington, D.C. office about the latest beef import announcements, food safety concerns, and the Product of USA label. Parts one and two can be found here. Food Safety Remains a Concern Bacus …
Sep 18
For cattle producers, DNA testing can provide information that is not available by simply looking at an animal and can help guide breeding and herd management decisions. Kenny Stauffer with Neogen says genomic testing gives producers more information about an animal’s genetics before they make costly long-term decisions. Stauffer spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli …
Sep 17
Oklahoma agricultural producers battling a brutal summer flash drought are finally staring down a promising forecast. The latest three-month outlooks released by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) point toward a developing, potentially historic El Niño that could bring widespread, much-needed moisture across the Southern Plains from mid-fall through winter. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist …
Sep 17
Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to evaluate the commodity landscape following the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) …
Sep 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the movement of Mexican cattle into the United States as additional border ports prepare to reopen. With the Douglas, Arizona, crossing now operating, Peel says heavier cattle have been among the …
Sep 17
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. September is already halfway over, but drought conditions across Oklahoma continue to worsen. Exceptional drought expanded again this week, reaching its highest coverage yet in the state. With much of Oklahoma still missing out on meaningful rainfall, the dry pattern remains firmly in place. According to the Drought …
Sep 16
For producers looking to move beyond paper records, CattleMax offers a cloud-based record-keeping system that helps manage more than just cattle. Kristen Evans, director of operations at CattleMax, said in a conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program can help producers organize cattle, equipment, pastures, financial information, and ranch tasks in one …
Sep 16
Oklahoma State University Extension is offering a new Ag Econ After Hours series designed to help producers work through current agricultural and economic decisions. Northeast Area Extension Specialist Scott Clawson said in an interview with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the series was developed around questions producers are bringing to county Extension offices and …
Sep 15
As Oklahoma heads toward the start of fall, dry conditions are creating uncertainty for producers considering planting wheat, particularly those hoping to establish wheat pasture. Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte said in a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays that the state’s drought conditions have worsened, with many producers waiting …
