Sep 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Cattlemen’s Congress Executive VP Bray Haven, who says organizers are preparing for the seventh Cattlemen’s Congress, set to begin January 3rd 2027, with an expanded board, new sales opportunities and continued efforts to grow the event for the future. Expanded …
Sep 05
President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders supporting America’s ranchers and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made additional announcements protecting our nation’s cattle herd and providing transparency for consumers. American ranchers embody the ethos of our nation’s founding 250 years ago and should be provided with the tools to rebuild our Great …
Sep 04
The recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding small refinery exemptions impact ag markets significantly across the grain and energy sectors. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to examine the market implications of the EPA’s actions, export demand bottlenecks, and grain marketing decisions facing …
Sep 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Jonathan Cammack, entomologist with Oklahoma State University Extension, about the latest developments surrounding New World screwworm and what livestock producers can do to help protect their animals as the threat continues. Sterile Flies Key to Screwworm Eradication Cammack discussed New …
Sep 04
As grain bin safety becomes increasingly important with corn harvest approaching, Dr. Kevin Moore, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is reminding farmers and farm families just how quickly a grain bin accident can become very dangerous. Moore spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the hazards …
Sep 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about President Donald Trump’s ideas for beef processing, the need for more small and regional packing capacity, and concerns over government intervention in the cattle market. Part one can be found here. …
Sep 03
Auctions can be a good opportunity for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers looking to sell equipment, livestock supplies or other items, according to Ken Carpenter, owner of Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty. Carpenter spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the auction process, what agricultural equipment is selling well, and what farmers can expect from …
Sep 03
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. August is officially in the books, but Oklahoma is still dealing with exceptional drought, which was present every week throughout the month and has expanded again this week to cover 12.64% of Oklahoma. While the dry stretch continues, there is some hope for rain, with central and …
Aug 31
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Steve Dittmer, president of the Agribusiness Freedom Foundation, who weighs in on President Donald Trump’s recent calls to lower beef prices and break up the nation’s largest beef packers. Dittmer has written in his most recent blog about Glenn Beck’s conversation with …
Aug 28
Trace mineral management can have a significant impact on beef cattle production, influencing herd reproduction, immunity, calf development and overall efficiency, according to Dr. Jerry Rusch, beef cattle veterinarian and technical service veterinarian with Axiota Health. Rusch spoke about the importance of trace minerals during a recent webinar hosted by ANCW. Rusch explained that while …
