Tag: The Ranch
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FUEL COST SPIKE ADDS PRESSURE AS PLANTING SEASON BEGINS
DES MOINES, Iowa — Rising diesel prices are adding another layer of strain for farmers preparing for spring fieldwork, increasing operating costs at a time when margins are already tight. Fuel is a major expense across nearly every phase of production, from tillage and planting to hauling grain and livestock. Recent price increases are forcing…
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Texas Regional Radio Awards celebrate Red Dirt’s best, honors radio voices across the region
DALLAS — The Texas Regional Radio Awards delivered a full night of star power and radio recognition Thursday, honoring the artists, songwriters and broadcasters shaping the Red Dirt and Texas country sound across the Plains and beyond. Leading the artist categories, Aaron Watson was named Entertainer of the Year, continuing a career built on independence…
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Here’s your Morning Markets from the Ranch myradioranch.com
Cattle markets are trading with a cautious tone as the industry keeps a close eye on potential processing disruptions tied to labor issues at JBS USA facilities. Live cattle futures remain supported by tight overall supplies, but any slowdown in harvest capacity could pressure cash markets in the short term as market-ready cattle begin to…
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JBS PLANT DISRUPTIONS RAISE CONCERNS FOR CATTLE MARKETS
GREELEY, Colo. — Labor disruptions tied to a developing strike involving workers at facilities connected to JBS USA are creating uncertainty across segments of the U.S. cattle industry, with potential ripple effects from feedlots to retail beef prices. While not all plants are affected, any slowdown in processing capacity can quickly back up cattle ready…
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FERTILIZER STICKER SHOCK FORCES TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD OF 2026 PLANTING
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A sharp rise in fertilizer prices is forcing farmers across the Midwest to rethink nutrient strategies heading into the 2026 growing season. Prices for key inputs like phosphorus and potassium have climbed significantly from levels seen just a few years ago, creating new pressure on already tight margins. Agronomists say growers may…
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MISSOURI WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE
Missouri Markets Push Higher as Cattle Lead the Charge Jason Mathis 3/23/2026 Missouri livestock markets came alive this past week, and if you spent any time around a sale barn, you could feel it. Buyers showed up ready to go to work, and they had to pay to get cattle bought. Feeder cattle led the…