Sep 02
The Superior Livestock Labor Day Sale will mark the final major advertised cattle sale of Superior Livestock’s summer series, with a little more than 50,000 head scheduled for the sale. Superior Livestock President Danny Jones spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the history of the Labor Day sale, this year’s cattle …
Sep 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the recent actions coming from the White House and the growing concerns among cattle producers about government intervention in the cattle market. Cattle Producers Frustrated With Government Intervention …
Sep 01
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 …
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
A new effort aimed at easing regulatory hurdles for independent livestock producers is taking shape after President Donald Trump took to social media to announce directives to draft legal documents granting farmers and ranchers the right to process their own food. In a post published to his social platform, Trump addressed longstanding producer frustrations regarding …
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 …
Aug 27
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association President-elect Jess Kane, with the interview conducted by KC Sheperd. Kane was part of a beef roundtable called by Governor Kevin Stitt earlier this week, where cattle producers voiced frustration over the uncertainty created by President Trump’s recent …
Aug 26
Following a beef industry roundtable in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur voiced strong concerns over recent federal market interventions, warning that abrupt policy shifts disrupt cattle operations and undermine market stability. Both leaders outlined key takeaways from the discussion with agricultural producers and discussed the mission of …
Aug 26
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about shifting beef packing capacity and what recent plant announcements could mean for cattle producers. Cargill’s Return Could Offset Tyson’s Cuts Close says the return of Cargill’s Fort Morgan, Colorado, facility could eventually add significant slaughter capacity to …
Aug 26
Effective livestock fly control strategies require a proactive, year-round approach to protect cattle health, maintain weight gains, and prevent chemical resistance across herds. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Mark Upton of Central Life Sciences to discuss the current fly season, seasonal timing for management plans, the dangers of pesticide resistance, and the crucial …
