Sep 18
For cattle producers, DNA testing can provide information that is not available by simply looking at an animal and can help guide breeding and herd management decisions. Kenny Stauffer with Neogen says genomic testing gives producers more information about an animal’s genetics before they make costly long-term decisions. Stauffer spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli …
Sep 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the movement of Mexican cattle into the United States as additional border ports prepare to reopen. With the Douglas, Arizona, crossing now operating, Peel says heavier cattle have been among the …
Sep 16
For producers looking to move beyond paper records, CattleMax offers a cloud-based record-keeping system that helps manage more than just cattle. Kristen Evans, director of operations at CattleMax, said in a conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program can help producers organize cattle, equipment, pastures, financial information, and ranch tasks in one …
Sep 16
Oklahoma State University Extension is offering a new Ag Econ After Hours series designed to help producers work through current agricultural and economic decisions. Northeast Area Extension Specialist Scott Clawson said in an interview with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the series was developed around questions producers are bringing to county Extension offices and …
Sep 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the Trump administration’s recent actions involving beef imports, ground beef prices and the cattle industry. Bacus recently spoke with cattle producers at the American Wagyu Association’s annual convention …
Sep 15
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 …
Sep 14
Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on September 9, 2026, involved a working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, marking a significant escalation …
Sep 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey about the latest conditions facing Oklahoma cattle producers, the New World screwworm situation and upcoming beef promotion efforts. Wagyu Association Moves to Oklahoma City Kelsey says the American Wagyu Association has moved its headquarters …
Sep 11
The latest WASDE report analysis reveals a complex supply and demand picture for Southern Plains growers, particularly within the wheat and cotton sectors where global dynamics and localized weather continue to dictate market tone. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, to break down the latest figures from the …
Sep 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Oklahoma cattle producer and Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board Chairman Cheryl Devuyst, who is representing U.S. cattle producers during a special trade mission to Japan. Devuyst says the Heartland tour has brought beef, corn and soybean producers together with Japanese buyers and …
