A scissor-tailed flycatcher perches on a bare branch surveying the landscape on a sunny day before the rains move in. Oklahoma’s state bird is known for its long, forked tail and graceful flight. Photo by DeAnna Maddox
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Cow and Bull Prices Up Again in Oklahoma City; Buyers Stay Aggressive
J. D. Meisner
Oklahoma National Stockyards Market Analysis – Cows and Bulls, May 13, 2025 The cow and bull market at the Oklahoma National Stockyards showed signs of bullish momentum this week, both figuratively and literally, with prices climbing across the board.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Oklahoma National Stockyards weekly market analysis
J. D. Meisner
Ears Flick, Prices Fall: Stockyards See Surge, Soft Demand Receipts at the Oklahoma National Stockyards surged this week to 9,354 head, up significantly from both last week's 6,387 and the 6,751 head recorded a year ago. But despite the increased volume, the market tone was noticeably more subdued.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Pawnee Sale Barn Sheep & Goat Market Report
News Staff
PAWNEE — The Pawnee Sale Barn saw a robust turnout this week, with 1,214 head offered—doubling last report’s volume of 610 and surpassing last year’s 1,134 head. The market demonstrated mixed trends reflecting shifting buyer demand and seasonal conditions in the regional sheep and goat industry.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Weekly feedstuffs market analysis
News Staff
May 16, 2025 — Kansas City The Kansas City feedstuff market this week displays a mixed bag of price movements, reflecting shifting supplydemand dynamics and seasonal influences affecting the livestock and feed sectors.Soybean Meal (46.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Oklahoma Direct Feeder Cattle Trade – May 16, 2025
J. D. Meisner
In a week that started strong and settled with cautious optimism, Oklahoma’s direct feeder cattle trade surged ahead with a firm show of strength. Receipts totaled 4,650 head—up notably from last week's 3,275 and well above the 3,041 reported during the same period last year.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Karate-Chopped Tariffs Give Oil a Spin
News Staff
From the Tank TigerPRINCETON, NJ — Tariffs come on, tariffs come off. Wax on, wax off. Mr. Miyagi could not have done it any better. The U.S. and China have agreed to slash the trade war tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days. Each country will cut tariffs by 115%.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Cushing High School Class of 2025 celebrate at the closing of Friday night’s graduation commencement ceremonies. Photo by J. D. Meisner
Class of 2025
News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Post 108 to Honor Fallen Heroes
Deanna Maddox
CUSHING — Cushing’s American Legion Post 108 is inviting the public to join the members in solemn remembrance during their 157th Decoration Day on May 22 and their Memorial Day ceremonies on May 26. Both days are meant to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
