Oct 29
At the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, National FFA President Thad Bergschneider reflected on a whirlwind year representing more than one million members while speaking with senior far and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. “You can’t go anywhere without meeting somebody,” he said, describing how FFA connects people from all walks of life. …
Oct 29
The Oklahoma Ag Expo is just around the corner, taking place November 3–5 in Norman at the Embassy Suites. Ashley Tucker Randolph shared her excitement with farm director KC Sheperd, saying, “We are super excited to welcome everyone this upcoming Monday, we’re looking forward to having everyone.” She explained that the event is a collaboration …
Oct 28
Choice Boxed Beef rose again on Tuesday, climbing $1.77 to $379.65 — the fourth straight daily gain and the ninth increase in the past eleven sessions. Over that stretch, the cutout has added $15.74. Primal values were mixed compared to Monday: ribs jumped $4.26 to $626.80, loins surged $11.65 to $483.93, and rounds ticked up …
Oct 28
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Corbin Robbins from the Chattanooga FFA Chapter, who is representing Oklahoma in the national extemporaneous speaking contest at the 98th FFA convention. Corbin shared how his journey into extemp began after competing in prepared and policy speeches. “After I had done prepared for so long… I …
Oct 28
FFA members from across the country are gathering in Indianapolis this week for the 98th National FFA Convention, and among them is Oklahoma’s own Madilyn Norvell, representing the state in the National Creed Contest. Madilyn spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about this opportunity. Growing up on a family farm, Madilyn says …
Oct 27
Boxed beef values continued their bullish march on Monday, with the Choice cutout rising $2.12 to $377.88/cwt and Select jumping $3.69 to $361.66/cwt, bringing the spread down to $16.22. This marks the highest Choice value since September 23 and caps a $13.97 gain since October 13, with prices climbing in 8 of the last 10 …
Oct 27
As thousands of FFA members head to Indianapolis for the 2025 National FFA Convention, Oklahoma FFA President Cooper Kline is preparing for what he calls a “great opportunity” to lead and represent his state on the national stage. Senior Farm And Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Kline recently, who reflected on his transition from …
Oct 25
Boxed beef prices strengthened on Friday, with the Choice cutout climbing $2.62 to $375.76 and the Select cutout gaining $3.23 to $357.97. The Choice/Select spread narrowed slightly to $17.79, with total volume reported at 133 loads. Notably, the overall boxed beef composite increased $8.99 from the previous Friday’s close, marking the highest level since September …
Oct 24
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with beef industry consultant dr nevil Speer. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on lowering beef prices through increased imports have stirred debate across the cattle industry. “You’re going to import more beef from Argentina — at least, that’s the implication,” Speer …
Oct 23
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the boxed beef cutout rose $2.49 with Choice at $373.14 and Select up $1.13 at $354.74, widening the spread to $18.40. This marks the highest Choice value since September 24th. A total of 117 loads were reported.
