In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Dale Woerner of Texas Tech University, who says the beef industry needs better ways to measure red meat yield, because weight alone no longer tells the full story. As he explained, “Red meat yield is important for our industry, because ultimately we’re trying to produce beef. Today, in the cattle population, weight of the animal is just simply not a good enough scale of producing beef. There’s so much variation It relates to efficiency, it relates to profitability, it relates to all of the things that are on top of the mind of the consumer, like greenhouse gasses and carbon.”

He pointed out that new tools, while not brand-new to science, are just now being applied to the beef business. “We’re looking, generically speaking, at X-ray technologies. We’ve looked at a variety of those, where we’ve landed is CT scanning. That’s just a millimeter-by-millimeter or a slice-by-slice look at muscle, fat, and bone within that carcass. And then with computing technology, and artificial intelligence, there’s a lot of additional opportunity with that technology to do a lot of really cool things.”

Momentum is already building. According to Woerner, “National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is gathering leaders within the industry, pulling together the thought leaders. We’re looking at research projects to really further evaluate CT, take a look at the cattle population… in a three to five year time frame, I think we can make some really serious headway.”

One weakness of the current yield system, he stressed, is that it ignores nearly half the carcass. “The yield grade equation is based on data that was collected from 1958 to 1960, but didn’t take into consideration nearly half of the carcass weight, which goes into hamburger or ground beef. Not only is it 45% of the weight of the carcass, but it’s that much of the value of the carcass to go with it. If we don’t look at that component then we’re just missing half the boat in this discussion.”

He also addressed the pressure to produce bigger cattle at a time of low inventories. “We’re just increasing the size and weight of those cattle to make sure that we’re pushing pounds through the feedlot Problem is that’s not serving us well on the proportion or the percentage of that carcass that’s actually saleable as an edible cut. What we’re working on is correcting that by at least creating a tool… to appropriately incentivize a different animal type, first of all, genetically speaking, with more muscle, but then also sending a clear signal back to cattle feeders to say, hey, we don’t have to feed them this long to get to the desirable levels of marbling or eating quality.”

Dr Woerner also emphasized that genetics, feedlots, and packers all need better data to make better decisions. “We have to give the genetic side of our equation the data before they can make those breeding decisions This is a mechanism that should greatly improve defining and evaluating the appropriate or the right sized animal for our industry.” While red meat yield is the focus, he cautioned that balance is key: “We can’t just go off on a tangent and seek red meat yield. We have to keep that in context of the other things in the industry that are really, really important, like live cattle traits and marbling.”

To learn more about what the cattle industry is doing in the quest to improve red meat yield- click here

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Andy Holloway, a longtime Extension Educator from Canadian, Texas, who joined the conversation to highlight the success and growth of the Hemphill County Beef Conference. He noted that the event just celebrated its 10th anniversary this past spring. “We should have been at 11, but because of COVID, we lost a year,” he explained. Looking ahead, the 2026 conference will mark its 11th in a row, and Holloway said he’s already excited about what’s coming.

When asked how he keeps improving the event each year, Holloway said the key isn’t in the planning alone. “Our conference is just a God thing, and it’s the inspiration that He gives me to go out and get those speakers and put it all together.” For 2026, three central themes are guiding the program: regenerative pasture management, cattle markets, and legacy. He emphasized that after the 2024 wildfires, regeneration of the land is especially critical, and the booming cattle markets are creating “generational wealth” for producers.

Attendance continues to be a standout feature of the conference. Holloway shared proudly, “We had almost 1,000 people this year, from 24 states across the whole country.” For the first time, the event also drew international participants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, and South Africa. Nearly half of Texas’ 254 counties were represented as well, underscoring the wide reach of the program. He added that the trade show has grown alongside the event, with many OCA sponsors also supporting Hemphill County.

Holloway was also open about the faith-driven foundation of the conference. He pointed to his guiding principle from scripture: “Ask, and it will be given; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall open. So ask, seek, knock—that’s the formula.” He explained that while some doors have closed over the years, many others have opened, and he credits this approach for the growth and success of the conference.

As he reflected on his role and future, Holloway spoke personally about legacy. “I just turned 66 and I’ve still got a window of years left. I hope to do well, but I can see that window closing, Ron, and I want to do all that I can to leave a legacy for those that follow.” With his passion for the cattle business, his faith, and his dedication to people, Holloway remains focused on building a conference that educates, inspires, and carries forward the values of ranching for the next generation.

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Dr. Cleveland this summer at the 2025 Beef Improvement Federation annual meeting- click here for his presentation from Amarillo. Dr. Matthew Cleveland, Global Senior Director of Bovine Sustainability at ABS, explains that sustainability is both simple and complex. “We can think about sustainability as really doing more with less, and ensuring that we can continue to do that over time and over generations. But I think it also is a fairly complex topic, because there are different components to it.” He highlighted that sustainability includes the environment, animal health and welfare, communities, and profitability, but perspectives within the industry often shape how people define it.

Cleveland highlighted genetic progress as one of the most powerful tools for enhancing sustainability. “When you look at the data, you can go back as long as you want, but let’s say you go back 50 or 60 or 70 years, we’ve seen massive improvements in productivity and that productivity leads to more sustainability.” He added, however, that the challenge has been quantifying how those productivity gains translate into measurable sustainability metrics, something the supply chain increasingly demands.

He noted that consumers also play a central role in the conversation. “Consumers want to see where their food comes from. But when consumers do see where their food comes overwhelmingly, they’re supportive of that. It doesn’t turn them off to wanting to eat animal protein.” Cleveland said there is “absolutely value in those sorts of efforts,” especially as transparency builds trust between producers and the public.

For cattle producers, Cleveland emphasized the importance of setting clear goals. “It really starts with understanding what their target is. What is their target for genetic improvement? What are they aiming for, both in the short term and in the long term, and then really building that plan.” He stressed the importance of not only making those improvements but also being able to communicate them effectively: “Here is the evidence. Here is the story that you can tell to make you feel good.”

Finally, Cleveland discussed the rise of beef-on-dairy genetics. “We really started to design genetics more than 10 years ago that were really targeting this beef on dairy space because we felt it was going to be important.” He explained that these efforts created more efficient and productive animals, filling critical supply needs in the U.S. While the industry was initially nervous about beef-on-dairy, Cleveland said, “Ultimately, I think our experience has now told” the story of its success.

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Senior farm and ranch broadcater Ron Hays continues day two of our conversation with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall who addressed the question of whether cattle from Mexico pose a risk of bringing New World screw worm into the U.S. He explained that protocols have already proven effective: “When you step back and think about the course of 2025, we had a protocol that was put in place in January, and that protocol was in place through May, where we were able to cross cattle while protecting ourselves from New World screw worm. It was a protocol that we were comfortable with. The Mexican government was doing a really good job of compliance with, and we know that we can balance trade and biosecurity.”

Woodall cautioned against politically motivated decisions rather than science-based ones. He pointed to past trade challenges as a warning: “If there is science behind the action, then, you know, look, that is one thing. If it’s political only, we have to keep in mind that that only gets you so far. Let’s think about BSE and the decades it took us to get back in some of those countries because of knee-jerk reactions that weren’t based upon science. We don’t want to do something here that would be similar that other trading partners could use against us.”

When asked about the greatest threat, Woodall emphasized wildlife movement rather than cattle imports. “We know those cattle had multiple inspections, received multiple treatments. The deer that cross back and forth don’t, and while we can do everything possible to remain vigilant in looking at our cattle… we can’t do the same with white tail deer, for example, down in South Texas.”

Woodall also stressed the importance of preparation and readiness across the industry. “We just want to make sure producers are prepared and ready, and we have a lot of those resources already ready to go. The FDA put out an emergency order that allows for off-label use of products that we know are effective against New World screw worm. We know that we can kill those larva and we know how to eradicate it—it’s just a matter of getting as many of these sterile flies produced as quickly as possible.”

Finally, Woodall praised the federal government’s response, especially under Secretary Rollins. “The Secretary’s leadership has been tremendous, and throughout her team, we have had consistent communication on their plans. We’ve also had conversations directly with the White House. We do believe this is definitely a priority, not just for the Secretary, but for the President, his entire administration. We are very pleased with the actions we have seen thus far in showing that leadership and being able to take some action, make some decisions that will ultimately help us win this battle.”

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the recent human case of New World screw worm and how federal agencies have responded. He said the CDC’s work was effective, noting, “their protocol worked well.” But the bigger focus for cattle producers, Woodall explained, is USDA’s plan to protect livestock. He stressed that Secretary Rollins’ recent announcement in Austin was “very important to the cattle industry.”

One of the key elements of that plan, Woodall said, is building a domestic sterile fly production facility. “We only have one that’s up and running. It’s that one in Panama producing about 117 million a week.” He explained that eradication requires around 500 million sterile flies per week. “With the 300 million that will come from this facility… couple that with the facility in Panama and also the facility in Mexico we’re going to get close to that 500 million so we’ll be prepared.”

The timeline is still a challenge, Woodall admitted. “The question is, just how quickly can we get our facility up and running? Take a while to build that.” That is why he sees Secretary Rollins’ announcement of funding for research as critical. “Her announcement of $100 million for new technology is also important to either make the process faster or look at ways to genetically engineer pests to be able to fight back. I think that could very well be a game changer for us.”

Woodall also emphasized the importance of U.S.–Mexico cooperation. “She’s spending a lot of time with Secretary Bergadé, and he understands the expectation… that they need to step up and do more.” He noted that progress is showing, saying, “the fly, the last known northern most report was about 370 miles from the Texas border and I think a lot of that is because we are getting all of the current fly production dispersed into the wild. There’s about 44 flights a week that are making that happen.”

At the same time, Woodall cautioned against misinformation. “We’ve had a couple of rumors out there, one in Missouri, one in Oklahoma. We don’t believe we’re going to see that kind of surprise.” He contrasted the recent human case with potential livestock cases: “We’re not shocked by that. But to have an animal case, a cattle case in Oklahoma, without seeing anything in Texas first we just don’t believe is going to be what we’re going to see.”

Finally, Woodall reminded listeners that screw worm infestations are not a problem unique to cattle. “It’s not because of the cattle industry that new world screw worms are there. We, along with humans, dogs, cats, deer, any warm blooded animal, are ones that are just susceptible to it.” He said this human case may help dispel misconceptions: “I believe that this particular human case will do a good job of opening people’s eyes and getting them to understand that this is not a cattle-only issue.”

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who began by reviewing recent cattle reports, saying they show little evidence of herd rebuilding so far. “We just haven’t seen much change yet in any sort of heifer retention,” he explained. While many producers are “kind of interested in it” and “a few of them are doing it,” Peel stressed that, across the industry, rebuilding is “not happening at a very aggressive pace yet.” He warned that failing to hold back heifers this fall means fewer replacements in 2026 and 2027, delaying recovery for years.

Peel said the delay comes with a cost, particularly as cattle prices remain historically high. “Up until now, we’ve been pretty content to sort of take the money and run with these prices,” he noted. But he cautioned producers that, sooner or later, they will need to think about the “financial cost associated with making that investment” in replacements. Starting today, he said, would mean the industry likely wouldn’t see added beef production until “2028 into 2029,” underscoring how long rebuilding takes.

Discussing herd stabilization, Peel said cow slaughter has slowed enough in 2025 that “even the small number of heifers we had this year could stabilize the herd, or maybe even show just a fractional increase in 2026.” Still, he emphasized that the number of bred heifers coming into 2026 is “pretty small, so there’s very little potential for growth there.” The longer producers wait to act, the more expensive and delayed herd rebuilding becomes.

Turning to market signals, Peel pointed out that the strongest profits are at the cow-calf level. “The market is certainly telling you and rewarding you for producing and selling weaned calves right now,” he explained. But for stocker producers, he said the math is tougher. “That calf that you can sell at, say, 500 pounds, for 4.50 a pound those pounds are worth less than $2 a pound” when additional weight is added. Peel said that calculation shows “the market is not really encouraging retained ownership” at this time.

On feedlots, Peel acknowledged that conditions have been favorable in the short run, thanks to cheaper corn. “They’ve done so pretty good so far,” he said. But he warned that tightening cattle supplies will put pressure on feedyards. “They’re paying a tremendous amount for feeder cattle coming into the feedlots,” he noted, and without enough cattle, “feedlots may struggle if for no other reason, they can’t maintain the kinds of volumes that help them run efficiently.”

Looking ahead, Peel said fall weather could create opportunities for wheat pasture grazing. With expected rain and cooler temperatures, he called it “probably the best wheat planting for grazing season we’ve had in two or three, four years.” For operators with wheat, Peel suggested it might also become a pathway for herd growth. “We may see that may be the place where we start saving some heifers,” he said, turning stocker cattle into potential replacements rather than just feeders.

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Oklahoma State Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel says several things jumped out to him in the August USDA Cattle on Feed Report- including the continuation of a smaller number of cattle on feed for the ninth month in a row. Peel also noted in his post report conversation with Ron Hays that the placement number that was six percent smaller than last July was bigger than what the pre trade guesses were predicting. He believes a lot of that was because of the historic strength of the cattle market in recent weeks- as cattle producers sold cattle that normally would be marketed later in the fall much earlier to take advantage of prices that we have never seen before.

Peel says you could see the stronger placements than what the trade expected in the weekly auction reports- “for the last several weeks, our feeder cattle runs at the auctions have been bigger year over year- we are seeing a lot of calves coming to town right now- obviously with this market at record price levels, producers are taking advantage of it, so we are seeing a lot of unweaned calves come to town that normally would be marketed one to three months from now- but they are coming earlier.”

One other dynamic that Dr. Peel believes shows the real time impact of the New World Screwworm situation is the placement number for Texas. “In Texas, Placements were only 75% of a year ago- and that almost surely reflects in part the closure of the Mexican border, so we are not bringing in as many cattle down there and yet despite that, the overall placement number was bigger than expected.”

Peel adds that you need to remember that the early marketings of calves across the country because of these historic prices- that changes the timing of when these animals come to market- and it means we will have even fewer cattle available to place into feedlots later this year.

According to the numbers released on Friday afternoon by USDA, Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.9 million head on Aug. 1, 2025. The inventory was 2% below Aug. 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.60 million head, 6% below 2024. Net placements were 1.55 million head. During July, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 340,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 245,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 365,000 head, 800-899 pounds were 378,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 195,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater were 75,000 head.

Marketings of fed cattle during July totaled 1.75 million head, 6% below 2024. Other disappearance totaled 51,000 head during July, 9% below 2024.

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with longtime Manager Bill Barnhart of OKC West who says the current cattle market has been unlike anything he’s seen in years. “It’s been crazy good. It just seems like we blow through a price barrier every week, and it’s been like this since May,” he explained. We looked back at some of those prices and compared them from May to right now, and some of those classes are 40, 50, even 60 dollars a hundred weight higher than they were just 90 days ago, and that’s quite a market.”

Barnhart says buyers who initially resisted the higher prices are now returning in force. “They balk the first time they have to try to buy them, and sooner or later, they need cattle, and so now they’re coming back in and they’re just scooping them up,” he said. With lighter runs of cattle and strong demand, he added, “Some of them are bringing just incredible prices.”

Looking ahead, producers are weighing the cost of putting calves on wheat pasture. Barnhart explained, “You’ve got to, you know, buy a $2,200, $2,300, $2,400 calf to put on wheat pasture. And you know, their challenge is going to be, how are we going to make them work? Well, it’s going to be quite an interesting game we play here for the next several months.”

Despite the risks, Barnhart says optimism remains strong among cattlemen. “A cattleman is generally an eternal optimist,” he noted. He pointed out that cattle bought last winter for $2,000 are now “bringing $3,000 coming back off the grass. And so, you know, that’s what you got to keep in mind, you don’t know where this thing’s going.”

He also sees signs that herd rebuilding may be underway. “People are starting to get that on their mind, and we just keep selling cows, and they’ve got to replace them sooner or later,” Barnhart said. With bred cows bringing big money, he added, “it’s going to take years to build the herd back up. But you know, when you can sell a calf for $2,200, well, why not have a cow?”

Conveniently located on Interstate 40, OKC West was built in the 1980s and was designed to handle truck load lots of cattle easily in and out- and has become one of the largest weekly cattle auctions in the region. Barnhart and his team sell cattle three days a week- cows and bulls on Monday, calves and stockers on Tuesdays and Yearlings on Wednesday.  

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Anne Anderson, who says her journey with Speckle Park cattle began in Canada during efforts to build a supply alliance. “We went out to buy some cattle and the one that brought the most money was speckled. Well, you’re a new company trying to get started, and if you can get $30 more for this hide that’s speckled, I thought we’re gonna go buy all the speckled cattle we can find.” She started small, purchasing ten head, and was surprised by the results: “They called back and said, These were wonderful. These are Y1 primes.”

As she continued testing groups of cattle, the pattern held true. “For the most part, not much fat on the outside, internal marbling. The cattle were moderately sized.” When carcass data was shared with Canadian breeders, demand exploded. “People thought, if I can just get $2,500 for my top heifers, that would be great. I want you to know, the top heifer bought by the people from Australia brought $18,000.” That global attention made it increasingly difficult for her to purchase cattle, as values skyrocketed in the early days of selling this breed.

Anderson recalled how Australia quickly seized on the opportunity. “At that sale, Australia brought every straw of semen they bought. We couldn’t afford to buy any because by that time, I decided I wanted to bring them to Texas.” Eventually, she was successful in bringing Speckle Park genetics from Canada into Texas, noting that “it’s not just the purebred animals, but the crosses are phenomenal as well.”

She compared the breed’s efficiency to her past experiences with Wagyu. “I fed them, and I decided I was going to feed one group of 30 out by ourselves… it took me 32 months and a fortune to get them ready for the market. So then we did some Speckle Park babies… they could finish in 20 months, in contrast to 32 months, and the performance was similar.” That discovery led her to crossbreeding.

The Speckle Park breed is one of the more interesting stories that has come out of the early years of Cattlemen’s Congress- and it’s expected a strong showing of the emerging breed will be again shown and be a part of their national sale planned for the sixth Cattlemen’s Congress this coming January in Oklahoma City. 

Partnering with Oklahoma cattleman Brett Morris, Anderson expanded into Speckle Park-Angus crosses. “We crossed them with Angus and then we had those two comparisons, and the Angus Speckle Park performed better than the Wagyu Speckle Park. So we gravitated, we sold the Wagyu cattle, because for us, we could make more money with Angus Speckle Park crosses.” She admits the purebred population is still small, but sees strong potential: “It’s just early days of the industry… but it’s a really good cross.”

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In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, Executive Vice President of Cattlemen’s Congress, who reflects on the success of the most recent show held this past January. He noted that “our entries and the numbers shown were up five to six percent across the board, sales were up about 15%,” and highlighted the debut of their first-ever commercial female sale, which he called “incredible” and something they plan to continue. Haven explained that their focus is on attracting more producers from the countryside, saying, “That’s what this show’s about, connecting the cattle industry.”

Haven described Cattlemen’s Congress as a premier event in the livestock world, comparing it to a championship setting. “It really, truly is kind of like a Super Bowl,” he said, noting that they draw participants from “45 plus states, even other countries like Canada.” He emphasized that no other cattle show in the U.S. has the same level of entries, which makes winning at Cattlemen’s Congress especially prestigious.

He also discussed unique elements of the show that set it apart, including the implementation of open female and open bull supreme drives in addition to the junior drives. “You do kind of get this Mecca, the best in the world type of event,” Haven explained. This, he said, brings excitement not only for exhibitors and cattle owners, but also for spectators who come to watch.

The Oklahoma setting, Haven emphasized, plays a big role in the show’s atmosphere and identity. “Cattle are part of our heritage in Oklahoma,” he said. With visitors driving past stockyards and fields of cattle on their way into Oklahoma City, Haven shared that many attendees express appreciation for what Oklahoma and the event mean to the cattle industry in North America and beyond. “It really is fascinating, and it’s been humbling to be a part of it,” he added.

Looking ahead, Haven pointed out the strong presence of American breeds as a key factor in the show’s growth. “We’ve had really strong numbers, and we’ve really seen that be a big part of our growth at Cattlemen’s Congress,” he said, noting that they even host a separate supreme drive for American-influenced cattle. He explained that Oklahoma’s central location and abundance of these cattle make it an ideal host. Preparations for the next show are already underway, with entries opening in November for the upcoming event set to begin January 4, 2026.

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