In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who discusses USDA’s rollout of the Voluntary Product of the USA lab
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who shares why cattle producers are encouraged by USDA’s renewed push behind the voluntary “Product of the
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who discusses rising carcass weights, drought concerns, and managing risk in a volatile but strong cattle market. Carcass Weights Keep Climbing P
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who breaks down the latest Cattle on Feed report and what it signals for the cattle market moving forward. A Report Shaped by Weather Disruptions
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mark McCulley, CEO of the American Angus Association, about the continued growth of Angus Link, advancements in genetic technology, and what’s ahead for cattle pro
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, extension veterinarian with Oklahoma State University, about the growing concern surrounding the Asian longhorned tick and the disease risk
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinary Officer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the growing threat of insect-borne diseases in the cat
In today's beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays dives into the latest meat demand trends with Dr. Glynn Tonsor, professor at Kansas State University and lead researcher for the Meat Demand Monitor. As we navigate the early
Ron Hays Beef Buzzes with Dr. Blake Bloomberg of Black Hawk College In today's Beef Buzz , senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Blake Bloomberg, head coach at Black Hawk Junior College of Illinois- one of the leading tw
Today is part two in our Beef Buzz series on Regenerative Ranching with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, as he and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays explore the transformati
For farmers and ranchers in the Southern Plains, staying ahead of drought is one of the most critical aspects of their operations. Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, emphasizes in toda
Record-high cattle prices are creating both opportunity and challenges across the industry, according to Scott McCornack of National Livestock. Speaking with Ron Hays on today’s Beef Buzz, McCornack said the first quarter of 2026 has
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the ongoing challenges surrounding U.S. beef exports to China. A
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Certified Angus Beef President John Stika about the growing momentum behind beef as a top protein choice for consumers. The conversation comes as new dietary guide
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range and Pasture with Envu, about how new technology is changing the way ranchers manage grass, cattle, and time. Hoss
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talked at CattleCon26 with Mandy Carr Johnson, who leads the beef research efforts funded by the $1-per-head through the Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef As
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Abe Smith, pasture specialist with Corteva Agriscience, about why weed management is a critical part of pasture success for cattle producers. Smith says mana
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dave Weaber, senior animal protein analyst with Terrain, about what cow-calf operators are really thinking as they consider rebuilding the U.S. cow herd. Wea
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mary-Thomas Hart, chief counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about a long-awaited decision that removes federal endangered species oversight from
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues part two of his conversation from yesterday with Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University, about the often-emotional process of ranch succession planning and
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economist with Oklahoma State University, about a new ranch succession planning tool designed to help producers address one
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how today’s consumers view beef. Free
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how rapidly today’s beef consumer is changing. Freelander
The February USDA Cattle on Feed Report confirms a continuation of tight cattle supplies across the United States, reflecting ongoing pressure on both feedlot inventories and beef production capacity. Oklahoma Farm Report's Ron Hays sat dow
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Hutcheson, director of the beef cattle technical services team with Merck Animal Health, about a newly approved tool to help protect U.S. cattle from the thre
