Ten auctioneers, led by Kellan Bussell, Idabell, Okla., punched their tickets to the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship after battling it out on the block against competitors from across North America Oct. 5 in Saluda, S.C. They will compete next in the semifinals at Cattlemen’s Livestock Market, Galt, Calif., in June. Bussell may be young, but …
Tag: cattle
Oct 09
Nevil Speer Says Uncertainty and Risk Slow Cattle Herd Rebuilding
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer about the challenges facing cattle producers as they consider rebuilding the nation’s beef cow herd. From drought and interest rates to elevated replacement heifer costs and an uncertain business environment, Speer explains why producers may be …
Oct 08
Nevil Speer: Beef Imports Fall Short as MCOOL Debate Returns
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with beef industry consultant and analyst Dr. Nevil Speer about the latest numbers on tariff-free lean beef trimmings imports, the impact on hamburger prices and the possibility of bringing back mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Lean Beef Imports Falling Short of Expectations The Trump administration’s …
Oct 07
Weinheimer Discusses Screwworm Response and MCOOL Concerns
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the cattle industry’s response to the reintroduction of New World screwworm and renewed discussions surrounding mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Industry Response to Screwworm Has Been Impressive Weinheimer says the cattle industry, …
Oct 06
Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Markets See Mixed Prices as Producers Watch Moisture
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 06
Ben Weinheimer: Mexican Feeder Cattle Border Reopening Making Progress
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Texas Cattle Feeders Association President and CEO Ben Weinheimer about the reopening of Mexican border ports and what feedlot operators are seeing from the cattle coming into the U.S. Mexican Border Reopening Progress Weinheimer says cattle feeders have been pleased with the …
Oct 05
Oklahoma ranch awarded CAB Commitment to Excellence award
“Free land in Oklahoma,” the brochure read. It was enough to bring Joel “Henderson” Jett to a rugged Panhanndle that would test the family for a century. Near Laverne, four generations built a herd defined less by the odds against it than standards never lowered. That small distinction explains why Jett Ranch continually adapted genetics …
Oct 05
AI Camera Grading Technology Opens New Doors for Beef Producers
AI-driven camera grading technology is giving beef producers new opportunities to collect data on carcass quality and use that information to make breeding and management decisions. In todays beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Logan Johnson, assistant professor of food science at Oklahoma State University, who spoke with …
Oct 02
USDA Raises Regenerative Agriculture Pilot to $1 Billion for 2027
USDA is increasing funding for its regenerative agriculture pilot program to $1 billion for fiscal year 2027, following strong producer interest during the program’s first year. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the increased investment, what USDA learned during the pilot’s first year and …
Oct 02
Beef Checkoff Pioneer Glen Klippenstein Reflects on Its Beginnings and Future
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Missouri cattle producer and Hereford breeder Glen Klippenstein, one of the cattlemen involved in the early development of the Beef Checkoff. Klippenstein was recently recognized with the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award for his work helping establish the program in the 1980s. Looking …
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