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U.S. beef export demand remains strong through the first three quarters of 2026, even as export volumes face pressure from tighter supplies and market volatility. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), spoke with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays after a presentation he made to the Oklahoma Beef … Continue reading The post U.S. Beef Export Demand Remains Strong Despite Lower Volumes and Market Volatility first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Oklahoma State University livestock marketing specialist Dr. Derrell Peel about cattle market volatility, declining beef production, producer decisions on rebuilding herds and what the industry could expect heading into 2027. Despite a more turbulent second half of 2026, Peel says the underlying … Continue reading The post Dr. Derrell Peel: Cattle Market Fundamentals Remain Strong Heading Into 2027 first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Mark Johnson, American Angus Association board member from Orlando, Oklahoma, about the association’s upcoming annual convention, the success of its Angus Link program, and the growing demand for high-quality beef. With the annual meeting returning to Louisville, Kentucky, alongside the North … Continue reading The post American Angus Association Highlights Angus Link, Genetic Tools and Strong Beef Demand Ahead of Annual Convention first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman about ways cattle producers can identify more efficient replacement heifers and manage the long-term cost of maintaining their cow herds. Lalman says one simple strategy involves turning prospective replacement heifers out on … Continue reading The post OSU’s Dr. David Lalman Explains How Grazing Can Help Producers Select More Efficient Replacement Heifers first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman about reducing hay waste and proper hay storage. Lalman will be among the presenters at OSU’s Livestock and Range Field Day on November 5 at the university’s Range Cow Research Facility near … Continue reading The post David Lalman Shares Tips to Reduce Hay Waste and Protect Hay Quality first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who recently discussed the latest Meat Demand Monitor and the broader outlook for beef demand and cattle markets. Tonsor said the latest October Meat Demand Monitor showed relatively little change from … Continue reading The post Beef Demand Remains Historically Strong Despite Affordability Concerns, Tonsor Says first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey about building relationships with newly elected lawmakers, priorities for the 2027 legislative session and the importance of agriculture having a voice in state policy decisions. OCA Works to Build Relationships Before Elections … Continue reading The post Michael Kelsey: Oklahoma Cattle Producers Prepare for a Busy 2027 Legislative Session first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

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 association’s fall gatherings and the issues cattle producers are bringing to the table. From the upcoming elections and federal policy decisions to rebuilding the cow herd, Kelsey shares what he … Continue reading The post OCA Fall Gatherings Highlight Producer Concerns Over Elections, Cattle Markets and Herd Rebuilding first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Hunter Ihrman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) about the upcoming midterm elections, spending by animal rights activist groups, and how NCBA plans to build relationships with new members of Congress. Ihrman also discussed the importance of face-to-face conversations … Continue reading The post Hunter Ihrman: NCBA Prepares for Midterm Elections and New Congress first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Hunter Ihrman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the upcoming midterm elections, the outlook for passing a farm bill and the impact of government comments on cattle markets. Midterm Elections Could Shift Congressional Priorities With control of Congress in play, Ihrman … Continue reading The post Hunter Ihrman Discusses Midterm Elections, Farm Bill and Cattle Market Concerns first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.