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In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about the cattle market, recent disruptions affecting feedlots, and the outlook for rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd. Despite ongoing uncertainty, Close says tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand continue to support a positive market outlook. Cattle … Continue reading The post Don Close Says Cattle Market Fundamentals Remain Strong Despite Market Disruptions 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 ahead of his presentation at the TCFA Annual Convention in downtown OKC about cattle market volatility, political uncertainty, herd rebuilding, and expectations for the upcoming Cattle on Feed report. Despite a difficult summer … Continue reading The post Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Market Uncertainty and Previews Cattle on Feed 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, a registered dietitian working with the Beef Checkoff, about the new dietary guidelines, the growing focus on protein and the role beef can play in healthy diets. McNeill says the guidelines have created new opportunities to communicate … Continue reading The post Shalene McNeill Says Beef Protein Remains Relevant as Nutrition Trends Evolve first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Shalene McNeill, executive director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, which works with the Beef Checkoff. McNeill has been examining the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what their increased emphasis on protein could mean … Continue reading The post New Dietary Guidelines Put Protein in the Spotlight, Creating Opportunities for Beef first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the future of U.S. beef exports. As the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary, Halstrom discusses the importance of adapting to changing international markets, finding new opportunities for a wider range … Continue reading The post USMEF Works to Diversify Global Markets- and Dan Halstrom Offers China Update first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. James Mitchell, Extension Livestock Market Economist at the University of Arkansas, about the Trump administration’s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of lean beef over three months in an effort to lower ground beef prices for consumers. With the first month … Continue reading The post James Mitchell Says Trump’s Beef Import Quota Has Yet to Lower Ground Beef Prices first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), about August beef export results, strong demand in key Asian markets and the importance of variety meats in maximizing the value of every animal. U.S. beef exports posted a 4% … Continue reading The post U.S. Beef Exports Rebound in August as Taiwan and Korea Lead Growth first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Jamelyn Farney, a beef systems specialist at Kansas State University’s Parsons Research Facility in southeastern Kansas, about the growing use of virtual fencing in the cattle industry. With more companies offering virtual fencing technology to U.S. producers, Farney explains how the … Continue reading The post Jamelyn Farney Explains What Cattle Producers Need to Know About Virtual Fencing first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about tax rules that could affect cattle producers, particularly smaller operations that experience multiple years of losses. Bacus explains why keeping accurate records and understanding IRS guidelines are important for protecting family ranches, while … Continue reading The post NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Document Ranch Business Activity Amid Hobby Loss Rules first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer about the challenges facing cattle producers as they consider rebuilding the nation’s beef cow herd. From drought and interest rates to elevated replacement heifer costs and an uncertain business environment, Speer explains why producers may be … Continue reading The post Nevil Speer Says Uncertainty and Risk Slow Cattle Herd Rebuilding first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.