Nov 06
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Mark Johnson, American Angus Association board member from Orlando, Oklahoma, about the association’s upcoming annual convention, the success of its Angus Link program, and the growing demand for high-quality beef. With the annual meeting returning to Louisville, Kentucky, alongside the North …
Nov 05
U.S. beef exports closed the third quarter on a positive note, with September volume increasing slightly from a year ago and value climbing 8%, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were below year-ago levels for the fifth consecutive month, due in part to a …
Nov 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman about reducing hay waste and proper hay storage. Lalman will be among the presenters at OSU’s Livestock and Range Field Day on November 5 at the university’s Range Cow Research Facility near …
Nov 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who recently discussed the latest Meat Demand Monitor and the broader outlook for beef demand and cattle markets. Tonsor said the latest October Meat Demand Monitor showed relatively little change from …
Nov 03
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 …
Oct 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, about the association’s fall gatherings and the issues cattle producers are bringing to the table. From the upcoming elections and federal policy decisions to rebuilding the cow herd, Kelsey shares what he …
Oct 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Hunter Ihrman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the upcoming midterm elections, the outlook for passing a farm bill and the impact of government comments on cattle markets. Midterm Elections Could Shift Congressional Priorities With control of Congress in play, Ihrman …
Oct 26
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest Cattle on Feed report, which showed placements down 12% from a year ago. With feeder cattle supplies tightening and feedlot inventories expected to decline, Peel said the industry is moving closer to a …
Oct 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel ahead of his presentation at the TCFA Annual Convention in downtown OKC about cattle market volatility, political uncertainty, herd rebuilding, and expectations for the upcoming Cattle on Feed report. Despite a difficult summer …
Oct 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian working with the Beef Checkoff, about the new dietary guidelines, the growing focus on protein and the role beef can play in healthy diets. McNeill says the guidelines have created new opportunities to communicate …
