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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.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Oklahoma State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about USDA’s new five-state negotiated cash cattle price reporting system and what it could mean for cattle market transparency. Peel also discussed President Donald Trump’s plan to increase lean beef … Continue reading The post Dr. Derrell Peel Discusses USDA’s New Five-State Cattle Price Reporting System first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest Cattle on Feed report, which showed placements down 12% from a year ago. With feeder cattle supplies tightening and feedlot inventories expected to decline, Peel said the industry is moving closer to a … Continue reading The post October Cattle on Feed Report Shows Tighter Supplies Ahead first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report.