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The Oklahoma State University Ranch Tour gives participants a first-hand look at some of the top cattle operations across the state. (Photo courtesy of OSU Agriculture.)
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Livestock Publications Council meets, hosts regional workshop 

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Cattle on feed report signals bullish market

After 25 years, Oklahoma State University Extension is announcing the conclusion of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

OSU Extension concludes Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certification program

  • July 21, 2026
  • By Dean Ruhl │ Oklahoma State University Extension

Peel headlines July 16 Beef-on-Dairy webinar

  • July 2, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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Cargill begins lockout at Colorado beef plant

  • May 22, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

Cattle outlook: Peel predicts more high prices, tight supplies for 2026 

  • February 27, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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Cattle inventory remains at historic low

  • February 4, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Tyson to close Lexington plant

  • November 28, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Beef and pork show slight drop in production

  • October 3, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
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Dairy’s influence on beef industry noted in cowherd numbers equation

  • September 17, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
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