Aug 25
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 25
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower tariffs on imported beef and the potential impact on U.S. cattle producers. Close says the biggest concern goes beyond the immediate market reaction, warning the announcement could have a lasting impact …
Aug 24
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain, who says the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report contained some encouraging signs for the cattle market, particularly the lower-than-expected placement number. Placements Below Trade Expectations Close says he was pleased with the report because placements came in …
Aug 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, executive vice president of Cattlemen’s Congress, about the success of the 2026 event and preparations already underway for the 2027 show. In a communication from Congress to the beef industry this week- “The 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress once again demonstrated why …
Aug 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Tom Fanning, general manager of Pratt Feeders, who recently discussed regenerative agriculture and its connection to the cattle industry on the Angus at Work podcast. Fanning focused specifically on how regenerative agriculture applies at the feedlot level, explaining how cattle feeders …
Aug 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Oklahoma State University’s livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest changes in the beef packing industry and what they could mean for cattle markets. Peel says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant is the latest in a series of …
Aug 18
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 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dana Zook, OSU Extension area livestock specialist, on the benefits of preconditioning calves. Zook recently spoke with Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland at the Women in Ag Conference about how producers can use the time after weaning to help calves …
Aug 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Hunter Ihrman, executive director for strategic engagement and government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Ihrman discusses his new role and NCBA’s efforts to build partnerships beyond traditional agricultural organizations to strengthen the cattle industry’s voice in Washington, D.C. “I’ve been …
Aug 17
The 580 Cattle Conference is returning Friday, August 28th at the Woodward Event Center, with a lineup designed to give cattle producers practical information on management, markets, animal health, drought, and farm and ranch safety. Tiffany Schultz said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that this year’s third annual event includes …
