- Stuart Ranch Wins 2026 OCA Ranch Rodeo Title as Record Funds Raised for Oklahoma Children’s HospitalSun Aug 16th, 2026 13:40:52 CDT
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Ranch Rodeo 2026 is in the books, and organizers are calling the two-day event at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie a tremendous success—both in the arena and in its mission to support Oklahoma children. In the arena, it literally boiled down to the last two teams in the final event on Saturday ...Read more… - Tyson Foods Shuts Down Major Beef Processing Plants Amid Historic Cattle ShortagesFri Aug 14th, 2026 13:37:43 CDT
Tyson Foods has announced the immediate closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and its case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah, marking another major contraction in U.S. beef packing capacity as the livestock sector grapples with historic cattle shortages. The abrupt announcement comes just months after Tyson permanently shuttered a large beef processing plant ...Read more… - Oklahoma Flash Drought Accelerates: State Climatologist Gary McManus Warns of Escalating CrisisThu Aug 13th, 2026 11:28:37 CDT
State Climatologist Gary McManus recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to address the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions across Oklahoma. Over a brief period, severe heat and lack of rainfall have triggered a significant flash drought, drastically altering soil conditions, agricultural outlooks, and surface water supplies statewide. The Rapid Rise of Oklahoma’s Flash Drought The speed ...Read more…
Latest Agricultural News
- Stuart Ranch Wins 2026 OCA Ranch Rodeo Title as Record Funds Raised for Oklahoma Children’s HospitalSun Aug 16th, 2026 13:40:52 CDT
- Rep. Mike Bost Tours ARA Member Facility Wabash Valley Service Co.Fri Aug 14th, 2026 13:41:12 CDT
- Tyson Foods Shuts Down Major Beef Processing Plants Amid Historic Cattle ShortagesFri Aug 14th, 2026 13:37:43 CDT
- Oklahoma Flash Drought Accelerates: State Climatologist Gary McManus Warns of Escalating CrisisThu Aug 13th, 2026 11:28:37 CDT
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Beef Buzz
- USDA Plans Phased Reopening of Mexican Cattle Imports Fri Aug 14th, 2026 5:01:56 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Market Information Center about USDA’s plans to begin a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico cattle border as New World screwworm cases continue to decline. New World Screwworm Cases Decline New World screwworm cases along the southern border appear to ...Read more...
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