Jun 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cassie Fish of the Beef Read, who says while the market has largely shrugged off concerns about the New World screwworm, an unexpected driver may be helping beef demand this summer: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fish says the cattle market has …
Jun 11
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that an unprecedented federal and state response is underway following the detection of New World screwworm in South Texas, emphasizing that rapid action and coordination across agencies have positioned the country to contain the pest before it can inflict widespread damage on the livestock industry. Speaking from the …
Jun 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Danny Jones of Superior Livestock about the strong cattle market, summer video sales, and the outlook for the beef industry as 2026 moves into its second half. Superior Livestock is the nation’s largest video livestock market- in 1987, visionary cattlemen Jim Odle and …
Jun 10
Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports trended lower in April due to the impasse with China, along with year-over-year declines in other major markets. Pork …
Jun 09
The agricultural community is on high alert as new cases of the New World screwworm continue to emerge, bringing the threat closer to Oklahoma producers. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs shared critical updates on the widening scope of the infestations and …
Jun 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Steven Diebel and USDA Chief Scientist Scott Hutchins, who offered reassurance and insight as the livestock industry faces New World Screwworm. Five Key Takeaways for Producers During the Monday, June 8th, USDA Media hosted …
Jun 09
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 …
Jun 08
On Monday afternoon, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins opened her briefing on the New World Screwworm being held in Kerrville, Texas with the word that we have a fifth case of New World Screwworm found in the state of Texas. She reported “just a couple of hours ago, we just had confirmation in a …
Jun 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Joe Barbour of the Livestock Marketing Association, who says Oklahoma has been working behind the scenes for more than a year to prepare for the possibility of New World screwworm reaching the state while also protecting the ability of cattle producers to …
Jun 05
As the New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to make headlines, it is important to be aware of your herd’s risk level. Producers need to be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures if an infestation occurs in their area. Dr. Mitch Blanding, the director of beef technical services at Zoetis, discussed steps producers can …
