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In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, during CattleCon in Nashville, where Lane offered members an update on key Washington, D.C. issues facing cattle producers. Lane addressed growing concerns about misinformation targeting animal agriculture, much … Continue reading The post Ethan Lane Updates Cattle Producers on Key Washington Issues first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

The USDA Cattle Inventory report released on Friday, January 30, 2026, revealed that the total U.S. herd remains historically tight, with a total of 86.2 million head of cattle and calves. This is a slight decrease from the 86.5 million head reported on January 1, 2025.  Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel sees no major surprises from the report … Continue reading The post Dr. Derrell Peel: 2026 Cattle Inventory Report Offers No Major Changes in the Beef Story first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kelli Retallick Riley, president of Angus Genetics, about how genomics and emerging measurements could shape the future of beef production. Riley reflects on ongoing industry discussions around modernizing the USDA grading system and how red meat yield may eventually be … Continue reading The post Angus Genetics Looks Ahead to the Next Phase of Genomic Progress first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kelli Retallick Riley, president of Angus Genetics, about how genomics continue to reshape the Angus breed and deliver value from seedstock producers all the way to commercial cattlemen. Visiting with Riley at the recent Cattlemen’s Congress, the conversation focused on research progress, … Continue reading The post Angus Genomics Drive Accuracy, Profitability for Commercial Producers first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company of Fairview, Oklahoma about a new faith-based effort aimed at making a positive impact within the livestock show industry. While many producers focus on raising quality cattle and livestock, Pembrook says her family felt called to … Continue reading The post Influence Livestock Ministries Aims to Reach Youth in the Show Ring and Beyond first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with OSU livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about what to expect from the upcoming Cattle Inventory Report and what it may signal for the cattle cycle moving forward. Peel says his expectation is that the industry may finally be reaching the bottom … Continue reading The post Dr. Derrell Peel Previews This Friday’s Cattle Inventory Report first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest USDA January Cattle on Feed report and what the numbers are signaling for the cattle industry. Peel says the report largely matched expectations, noting that January 1 cattle on feed … Continue reading The post Cattle on Feed Numbers Confirm Shrinking Feedlot Inventories With Dr. Peel first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who was in Oklahoma City delivering a federal update during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Winter Policy Conference. Woodall discussed a wide range of issues with Farm Director KC Sheperd, including … Continue reading The post Colin Woodall: Beef Prices Reflect Quality as Consumers Choose Beef in Open Market first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Stika, president of the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand, about how consumer expectations are shaping the future of beef quality and demand. Stika says understanding the consumer mindset is critical, starting with brand recognition. “The logo, and the way it resonates … Continue reading The post CAB’s John Stika: Why Consumer Expectations Are Driving Beef Quality and Prime Demand first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Shalene McNeill about the newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their strong emphasis on protein at every meal. You can listen to part one from yesterday by clicking here. McNeill says the new guidelines reflect a noticeable … Continue reading The post New Dietary Guidelines Put Protein Front and Center, Highlight Beef’s Role first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.