Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes joins to discuss the …
Category: Ag News
Jun 21
Trust In Beef Sustainable Ranchers Tour Helps Producers Build Regenerative Ranching Network
At the Trust In BeefTM Sustainable Ranches Tour at Burtrum Ranches, LLC in Stillwater, Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to catch up with nationally recognized no-till farmer, regenerative rancher, and soil-health expert Jimmy Emmons to talk about the Trust In Beef program led by Farm Journal. Trust in Beef is led by Farm Journal‘s …
Jun 21
U.S. Wheat Associates Weekly Harvest Report for June 21, 2024
Combines are moving again after heavy rain slowed HRW harvest progress from Texas to Kansas; 85 samples are now inthe lab. Record-breaking high temperatures are being set across the Eastern U.S., accelerating SRW harvest and cropmaturity. The HRS, SW and northern durum crops look promising under mostly favorable weather conditions.
Jun 21
Bob Rodenberger Says the Cow-Calf Producer is in the Driver’s Seat
Farm Director KC Sheperd is visiting with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. At the 2024 LMA Convention and World Livestock Auctioneer Championship last weekend (June 15), Rodenberger said 10,000 head came through the stockyards and the market was incredible with a great turnout …
Jun 21
U.S. Headed for Record Ag Trade Deficit
After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade surpluses, the U.S. is forecast to experience a record trade deficit for the second year in a row. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the factors contributing to the deficit in their latest Market Intel report. According to the analysis, the forecast $32 billion deficit is caused by …
Jun 21
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $25 Million to Help Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that USDA is making available $25 million through the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program to help local organizations, cooperatives and Tribes expand affordable, high-speed internet projects in rural communities. The Department will begin accepting applications on June 21, 2024. Funding is …
Jun 21
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 20
Kim Anderson Sees No Big Surprises With Wheat Prices as Harvest Nears End in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University’s grain crop market analysist Dr. Kim Anderson talked wheat, corn, soybean and cotton prices and where they might be headed post harvest for wheat and during the growing season for the three spring planted crops. Listen to Lydall Stout and and Dr. Anderson talk crop markets by clicking on the LISTEN BAR …
Jun 20
Service Determines Kiamichi Crayfish Does Not Warrant Listing Under the Endangered Species Act
After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the Kiamichi crayfish is not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act. The Kiamichi crayfish is a small, olive to reddish brown crayfish found in the headwaters and tributaries of the upper Kiamichi …
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