Aug 28
As Mexican live cattle begin crossing into the United States through Douglas, Arizona, after months of enhanced New World screwworm prevention measures, USDA is outlining the animal health protocol cattle must complete before entering the country. The details were provided by USDA Acting Chief Veterinary Officer Alan Huddleston and Rod Bain of the U.S. Department …
Jul 08
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s defenses against the New World screwworm. USDA’s Rod Bain says that, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins, the funding represents the culmination of an expedited review process designed to …
Jun 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from two leading beef cattle economists, Dr. Derrell Peel and Dr. David Anderson, about the economic unknowns surrounding the spread of New World Screwworm and what it could mean for the U.S. cattle industry. Dr. Peel and Dr. Anderson discussed a wide range of key industry issues during …
Jun 24
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, about the growing threat of New World Screwworm as confirmed cases continue moving north through Texas, raising concerns for cattle producers in Oklahoma. With 16 total cases now confirmed and 13 still …
Jun 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Hutcheson, with Merck Animal Health, who discusses a newly available product designed to help cattle producers combat the threat of New World Screwworm. The prescription pour-on product, Exzolt Cattle CA1, offers both treatment and prevention against screwworm infestations, giving producers another …
Jun 16
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 …
Jun 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer about concerns over the rapid northward spread of the New World screwworm. With confirmed U.S. cases now reaching a dozen since June 3, the latest involving a sheep in Sutton County, Texas, …
Jun 12
In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Senator James Lankford to discuss the pressing legislative and economic challenges currently facing Oklahoma producers. From disaster relief delays to the shifting timeline of the federal farm bill, Lankford provided an inside look at the hurdles in Washington and the ongoing efforts to support …
Jun 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who provided an update on the federal response to the New World Screwworm threat, highlighting progress on sterile fly production, new facilities, expanded surveillance efforts, and the Trump Administration’s latest preparedness initiatives. Sterile Fly Production …
Jun 09
The agricultural community is on high alert as new cases of the New World screwworm continue to emerge, bringing the threat closer to Oklahoma producers. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs shared critical updates on the widening scope of the infestations and …
