Feb 06
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the packed CattleCon26 audience that reforming America’s dietary guidance became a top priority immediately after taking office. He said the Biden-era proposed guidelines he inherited were “453 pages long” and “crafted by lobbyists and driven by the same mercantile impulses that had put Fruit …
Feb 03
Buck Wehrbein reflected on a remarkable year serving as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at CattleCon26. Wehrbein noted how rare it is to see historically high cattle prices alongside strong consumer demand. He emphasized the industry’s efficiency, pointing out that despite cattle numbers being at …
Feb 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 …
Jan 30
As cattle producers prepare for another year of possible market volatility and management challenges, Jennifer Patterson, OSU Extension agricultural educator in Payne County, says the upcoming Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference is designed to deliver timely information and practical takeaways. Speaking with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Patterson explained that the annual regional event brings together …
Jan 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Stika, president of the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand, about how consumer expectations are shaping the future of beef quality and demand. Stika says understanding the consumer mindset is critical, starting with brand recognition. “The logo, and the way it resonates …
Jan 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Shalene McNeill about the newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their strong emphasis on protein at every meal. You can listen to part one from yesterday by clicking here. McNeill says the new guidelines reflect a noticeable …
Jan 20
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 …
Jan 15
Boxed beef cutout values continued their upward trend on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive daily gain. The Choice cutout rose $2.24 to $360.77/cwt, while Select increased $2.06 to $359.71/cwt, widening the spread to $1.06. So far in 2026, the Choice cutout has climbed $13.32. Compared to Wednesday, primal values showed mixed movement. The rib …
Jan 13
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 …
Jan 12
Boxed beef values moved higher on Monday. Choice increased by $1.48 to $357.11, while Select jumped $5.88 to $358.05, inverting the Choice/Select spread to -0.94 from Friday’s +3.46. Total loads were 103, down from 118 on Friday. In the primals, rib fell to $469.05 (–2.17), chuck rose to $339.28 (+1.08), and round eased to $318.53 …
