Boxed beef surged higher Tuesday, with the Choice cutout jumping $8.21 to $377.43, marking the largest single-day gain so far this year. Choice has now posted gains for four consecutive sessions, climbing a total of $13.63 over that stretch. Select added $1.70 to $366.01, widening the Choice/Select spread to $11.42 on movement of 102 loads. …
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Feb 24
Ben Hale: Strong Receipts and Firm Fundamentals Highlight Oklahoma Cattle Trade
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 …
Feb 24
Understanding Today’s Beef Consumer Across Generations
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how rapidly today’s beef consumer is changing. Freelander says the pace of change has been striking, noting, “In the three years I’ve been here, it’s remarkable just to …
Feb 24
Oklahoma CattleWomen Gain National Recognition, Prepare to Host Regional Meeting
Amarie Bartel, president of the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association, recently spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport following the group’s return from CattleCon and the American National CattleWomen meeting in Nashville. Bartel said the event was a standout moment for Oklahoma members, calling it “really a proud time to be an Oklahoma cattlewoman,” as several leaders …
Feb 20
No Big Surprises- OSU’s Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Tighter Numbers in February Cattle on Feed Report
The February USDA Cattle on Feed Report confirms a continuation of tight cattle supplies across the United States, reflecting ongoing pressure on both feedlot inventories and beef production capacity. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down via telephone with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University, who says total cattle on …
Feb 20
Merck Introduces New Tool to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm in Cattle
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Hutcheson, director of the beef cattle technical services team with Merck Animal Health, about a newly approved tool to help protect U.S. cattle from the threat of New World screwworm. The conversation took place on the trade show floor, where Hutcheson …
Feb 19
Weinheimer: Loss of Mexican Feeders Could Cut Beef Production by a Billion Pounds
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the sharp decline in Mexican feeder cattle entering U.S. feedlots and the broader implications for beef production. Industry sources believe that here in the first quarter of 2026, there are “almost no …
Feb 18
NCBA’s Johannes on New World Screwworm Threat and U.S. Preparedness
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talked recently at CattleCon26 with Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs For NCBA, about the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm and what government and industry are doing to keep it out of the United States. Johannes says that even in winter, the …
Feb 17
Choice Boxed Beef Drops $3.01 to $360.76 on Tuesday
Boxed beef prices moved lower Tuesday. Choice cutout closed at $364.76, down $3.01 from Monday, while Select finished at $360.22, down $1.01. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.54 from $6.54 the previous day, with 119 loads traded compared to 50 on Monday. Primal values were mostly lower compared to Monday. Rib dropped to $499.70 …
Feb 17
Ben Hale: Feeder Cattle Lead a Strong Start to the Week at Oklahoma National Stockyards
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 …
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