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Drought, trade policy, the Mexican border reopening and packing plant closures were on the table at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association convention. Read where OCA stands—and what’s affecting herd rebuilding—in CALF News’ October/November 2026 issue on our website.
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From a grocery store meat case to 25 years at USDA, Jimmy Wise helped shape the electronic grading system now used in U.S. packing plants. Read his story in the October/November 2026 issue of CALF News on our website.
Old West atmosphere, a 50-foot bar and two steaks cooked to perfection: McClintock Saloon and Chop House made an impression on our contributor in Oklahoma City. Read the full review in CALF News’ October/November 2026 issue on our website.
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Kellan Bussell of Idabel, Oklahoma, won the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier in Saluda, South Carolina. At 25, he’s headed to the semifinals for the second time in two years. He joins nine other qualifiers competing in Galt, California, next June.
AngusLink® has surpassed 1 million head enrolled through AngusVerified. The program says enrolled cattle have earned more than $118.6 million in premiums since its launch—a milestone built by producers documenting the registered Angus genetics behind their calves.
Mexican cattle are crossing the border again, New World screwworm control efforts are underway, and packing plant closures are putting new pressure on producers. What’s next for the beef industry? Read the full story in CALF News’ October/November 2026 issue on our website.
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West Texas A&M has received a $9.75 million USDA grant for a new beef cattle research facility near Canyon, Texas. The $19.5 million project will pair research and commercial-scale pens to advance feedlot studies and train future industry professionals.
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Beef sales dipped 1.4% year over year in May. Is consumer demand shifting—or just slowing briefly? Meanwhile, strong cattle prices and drought are shaping herd rebuilding decisions. Read the full story in our August/September 2026 issue on our website.
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Garden City, Kansas, celebrated 58 years of Beef Empire Days with cattle judging, rodeos, scholarships, a parade and plenty of beef. 🥩 See the celebration in our August/September 2026 issue on our website.
What’s an extra 25–30 pounds at weaning worth? At Blue Ranch, manager Mike Turner says implants can add $125–$150 in value per calf. Read how the ranch puts that gain to work in the August/September 2026 issue on our website.
Why fight for a bigger piece of the pie when the beef industry could make the pie bigger? Jim Whitt explores how HP Spur and a connected supply chain could create more value from ranch to retailer. Read “Something Bigger Than Yourself” in our Aug/Sept 2026 issue on our website.
Nevada rancher Ron Cerri has been named President of the Public Lands Council following PLC’s 58th Annual Meeting in Copper Mountain, CO.
Joining the 2026–27 officer team are Robbie LeValley, Vice President, and Dr. Dave Daley, Secretary.
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