Issue #1 · Thursday, October 22, 2026

🐴 The Gooseneck Gazette

Howdy, and welcome to Issue #1. Every Thursday you get one email with what matters this week out here: how dry it is, what calves brought, what hay's worth, where to haul this weekend, which entries close before you remember, and who's hiring. Read it with your coffee in five minutes.

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📋 This Week at a Glance

Rain helped Oklahoma, but Arkansas got drier. Exceptional drought (D4) in Oklahoma fell from 16.6% to 7.2% of the state. In Arkansas it nearly tripled, from 6.6% to 19.4%. Kansas improved too, and Missouri slipped a little. (US Drought Monitor)
Calves are bringing more money. OKC West called steer calves $10 to $20 higher on Tuesday. Joplin had 8,057 head Monday, with four-weight steers up to $540/cwt. Dodge City had steers over 700 lb $20 higher on Wednesday. (USDA AMS 1281, AMS 1245, AMS 1889)
Wheat is running late in Oklahoma and Kansas. Oklahoma was 37% planted on Oct 18 (5-year average 59%). Kansas was 60% (average 69%). (USDA NASS Crop Progress)
Burn bans: 146 Texas counties and 4 Oklahoma counties have one. Arkansas reported 50 counties on Oct 15. Kansas and Missouri set bans county by county. Details are below.
On the rodeo side: OHSRA and AHSRA Star City entries close Friday, Oct 23. Missouri High School Rodeo entries for Humansville close Monday, Oct 26, at 9 PM. The WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo is Nov 12 to 15 in Amarillo.

🌵 Drought & Weather Watch

US Drought Monitor, released Oct 22 (data valid Oct 20). The table shows the percent of each state in each category or worse:

State	Moderate (D1+)	Severe (D2+)	Extreme (D3+)	Exceptional (D4)	Change from last week
Oklahoma	89.2%	70.9%	29.1%	7.2%	Better. D4 fell from 16.6% and D3+ fell from 43.8%
Arkansas	94.6%	91.3%	77.3%	19.4%	Worse. D3+ rose from 65.4% and D4 rose from 6.6%
Texas	70.2%	45.2%	10.5%	0.3%	Better. D1+ fell from 78.4%
Kansas	23.0%	5.2%	0%	0%	Better. D1+ fell from 30.9% and D2+ fell from 10.4%
Missouri	45.0%	29.0%	16.2%	1.4%	A little worse. D4 rose from 1.1%, though D1+ fell from 48.8%

Source: USDM state statistics (OK). AR, TX, KS and MO are the same query with aoi=05, 48, 20 and 29.

Close to home:

Pittsburg County, OK (McAlester): All of the county is in moderate drought, and 31% is in severe.
Washington County, AR (Fayetteville/Springdale): 99% is in extreme drought.
Wise County, TX (Decatur): Only abnormally dry now. It was rated moderate drought a week ago.
Cowley County, KS (Winfield/Arkansas City): 83% is in moderate drought.
Jasper County, MO (Joplin/Carthage): All of the county is in moderate drought, and 89% is in severe.

(USDM county statistics)

What happened: A storm on Oct 13 to 15 dropped 6 to 8 inches in spots west of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City recorded 4.99 inches by late afternoon on Oct 14. The southeastern Texas Panhandle got 3 to 5 inches. Arkansas missed out. The Drought Monitor says extreme drought expanded across northern Arkansas and exceptional drought developed in southern Arkansas. Fire-danger readings (KBDI) reached 700 to 800 in parts of the state. (USDM weekly summary, South region)

Next 5 days and beyond: The forecast calls for heavy rain, 3 to 5 inches, from West Texas and the Panhandle into the Oklahoma Panhandle. The lower Mississippi Valley looks dry. The Oct 26 to 30 outlook leans wet for western Texas and dry from the lower Mississippi Valley northeast. (USDM summary, citing WPC and CPC · CPC 6 to 10 day outlook)

Why Texas is hoping for winter rain: Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says this El Niño is "almost as strong as an El Niño can get." Strong El Niños have usually meant a wet October through February. AgriLife's Ronnie Schnell warns that recent rain is "surface, so it's not deep moisture." (AgriLife Today, Oct 20)

Missouri hay country is split. USDA's Missouri hay reporter says "North of the Missouri River conditions are generally good while south is far from anything good," with some exceptional drought showing up in the south. (AMS 2929)

🔥 Burn Bans

Oklahoma: County burn bans are in effect in Cotton, Haskell, McCurtain and Sequoyah counties. There is no statewide ban. The map was updated Oct 20. (Oklahoma Forestry Services burn ban map)
Texas: 146 counties have bans as of 10:08 AM on Oct 22. That includes the rodeo counties of Wise (Decatur), Parker (Weatherford), Tarrant (Fort Worth), Young (Graham), Hopkins (Sulphur Springs), and Potter and Randall (Amarillo). (Texas A&M Forest Service list)
Kansas and Missouri: Neither state keeps one statewide burn-ban list. Bans are set by county commissions and fire districts, so call your county or check its website before you burn. (Kansas Forest Service · Missouri Dept. of Conservation)
Arkansas: On Oct 15, the state Department of Agriculture reported burn bans in 50 counties, with 25 counties at extreme wildfire risk. It reminds haulers: "ensure trailer safety chains do not drag." (AR Dept. of Agriculture · current county map)

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🐂 Cattle & Hay Markets

Prices are $/cwt for Medium and Large #1 steers, from USDA AMS weighted-average reports. Each report links to its full PDF.

Market	Sale	Head	~5-wt steers	~7-wt steers	USDA's call
Oklahoma National Stockyards, OKC	Mon Oct 19	4,538 (6,296 a year ago)	509 lb avg $461.91	723 lb avg $364.52	Steers over 800 lb $4 to $6 higher. Steer calves $10 to $15 higher. Demand moderate to good. AMS 1280
OKC West, El Reno	Tue Oct 20	4,727 (7,395 a year ago)	520 lb avg $441.50	737 lb avg $349.05	Feeder steers and steer calves $10 to $20 higher, a few lots up to $40 higher. "Cooler weather followed by a good rain has everyone in a more optimistic mood." Some wheat planted just before the rain washed out and has to be replanted. AMS 1281
Winter Livestock, Dodge City KS	Wed Oct 21	2,905 (2,464 a year ago)	513 lb avg $463.42	771 lb avg $365.46	Steers over 700 lb $20 higher, under 700 lb $14 higher. AMS 1889
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield MO	Wed Oct 21	1,105 (746 a year ago)	509 lb avg $411.37	732 lb avg $352.34	Steers over 450 lb unevenly steady, $2 higher to $4 lower. Heifers under 550 lb had a sharply higher undertone. AMS 1255
Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage MO (serves NE OK and NW AR)	Mon Oct 19	8,057	531 lb avg $432.64	721 lb avg $360.64	Heavy 4-weights and light 5-weights $30 to $60 higher. Biggest lot was 351 steers at 910 lb for $326.50. AMS 1245
Arkansas weekly summary (all reported barns)	Oct 11 to 17	4,043	527 lb avg $394.41	717 lb avg $330.41	Too few comparable sales to call a trend, though the undertone was higher. Boner cows (average dressing) averaged $126.03. AMS 2056
Kansas weekly summary	Oct 11 to 17	7,413	532 lb avg $450.01	723 lb avg $356.29	Steers under 650 lb $5 to $10 higher. 650 to 850 lb steers $4 to $10 lower. AMS 1895
Missouri weekly summary	Oct 11 to 17	29,673	525 lb avg $426.67	725 lb avg $360.04	Feeders steady to $5 higher. AMS 1821
Texas weekly summary	Oct 11 to 17	6,634	514 lb avg $419.62	not used*	Calves unevenly steady. Unweaned calves brought "considerably less" as buyers try to avoid sickness. "Wheat is starting to pop." AMS 1955

*The Texas summary has no single clean 7-weight line, so it's left out instead of being estimated.

Why fewer cattle? OSU's Derrell Peel says Oklahoma auction volume since July 1 is down 23.2% from a year ago, about 78,000 fewer head, even with poor pastures. "Perhaps larger auction runs are coming yet this fall…or maybe the cattle just aren't there." (OSU Cow-Calf Corner, Oct 12)

🌾 Hay

Oklahoma (week ending Oct 16): "Demand for hay remains high," though rain slowed hauling. Confirmed trades:
North Central Bermuda large rounds: Good/Premium $80, Good $70, Fair/Good $60 a bale.
Northeast Bermuda (Good) medium rounds: $50 a bale.
Central Good alfalfa in 4x4 large squares: $225/ton.
Fair mixed-grass large rounds: $30 a bale.
The next report is Oct 30. (AMS 3095)
Texas (week ending Oct 16): No confirmed trades this period, but "hay prices and demand remain good." Panhandle premium alfalfa in 3-tie small squares is offered at $375/ton delivered. The next report is Oct 30. (AMS 2707)
Kansas (week ending Oct 9): Heavy rain slowed movement, but demand is high. Good Bluestem large rounds $95/ton FOB, and $120 to $160 in one region (avg $141.40). Good Brome large squares $150/ton. Premium/Supreme alfalfa $225/ton delivered. (AMS 2885)
Missouri (week ending Oct 16, asking prices): Good/Premium mixed-grass large rounds $125 to $175/ton, Fair/Good $75 to $125. Good alfalfa large rounds $150 to $200. (AMS 2929)
Arkansas: USDA doesn't publish a direct hay report for Arkansas. If you have hay to sell, put it in the Classifieds below.

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🤠 Rodeo & Western Sports

⏰ Deadline Watch (enter or miss it)

Deadline	What	Details
Fri Oct 23, noon	OHSRA Chickasha HS/JH rodeo (Oct 31 to Nov 1)	Entries close noon Friday before each rodeo. Late entries cost $25 (until Tue 9 PM) or $75 (until Thu 9 PM), and there are no walk-ups. Enter on Rodeo Sports Network. ohsra.com
Fri Oct 23	AHSRA Star City (Oct 31 to Nov 1)	Books close Fri Oct 23 (late fee began Oct 20). AHSRA due dates (PDF)
Mon Oct 26, 9 PM	MHSR Humansville, MO (Oct 31 to Nov 1)	Missouri High School Rodeo entries close at 9 PM the Monday before each rodeo. missourihsrodeo.com
Mon Oct 26, 10 AM	CPRA Halloween Barrel Side Pot, Madisonville TX (Oct 31)	Pre-entries open. Text 903-388-4316 or enter on-site. cprarodeo.com
Tue Oct 27 / Fri Oct 30	AHSRA El Paso, AR (Nov 7 to 8)	Late fee starts Tue Oct 27, books close Fri Oct 30. AHSRA due dates (PDF)
Wed Oct 28 / Wed Nov 4	THSRA Region 9, Buffalo TX (Nov 7 to 8)	Late fees begin Oct 28, books close Nov 4. 9thsra.com
Mon Nov 2 to Wed Nov 4	CPRA Thomson Rodeo, Blanco TX (Nov 7)	Perfs Mon 10 to 5, perfs and slack Tue 9 to 4, late Wed 9 to 2 (as needed). 337-427-6336 or rodeosportsnetwork.com. cprarodeo.com
Mon Nov 9, 5 PM	The Cowgirl Gathering, Decatur TX (Nov 12 to 13)	Pre-entries close (late entries until Nov 13 with fees). Current BBR membership required. betterbarrelraces.com/cowgirlgathering
Mon Nov 9 to Wed Nov 11	CPRA Navarro County Pro Rodeo, Corsicana TX (Nov 13 to 14)	Perfs Mon 10 to 5, perfs and slack Tue 9 to 4, late Wed 9 to 2. 337-427-6336. cprarodeo.com

🟥 Oklahoma

Thu Oct 22 to Mon Oct 26 · Shawnee Classic: $30,000 added (min) · Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center (indoor), Shawnee Next Level Productions. Pre-entries must be paid online at sgpevents.net. Barrel Horse World listing

Thu Oct 29 to Sat Oct 31 · NIRA Central Plains: Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rodeo · Alva College rodeo. Contact Cali Griffin, (918) 550-2734. collegerodeo.com/events

Sat Oct 31 to Sun Nov 1 · OHSRA / OKJHSRA Chickasha Rodeo (high school and junior high) · Chickasha Entries close Fri Oct 23 at noon (see Deadline Watch), and the draw posts by Wed at 7 PM on ohsra.com. Calendar fundraiser money is due Sat Oct 31 by 2 PM. ohsra.com

Sat Oct 31 · Meeker Roundup Club Fall Barrel Races: $800 added · Meeker Open 5D pays back 90% plus 100% of added money. Exhibitions 10 AM to noon, classes at 2 PM, plus a costume contest and parade. See the Meeker Roundup Club Facebook page for entries. Barrel Horse World listing

Fri Nov 6 to Sat Nov 7 · Wildhorse Mock NFR · Checotah Round Up Club, 422452 Hwy 266, Checotah Warm-up race Nov 6 and the big race Nov 7, on exact NFR pattern measurements. Wildhorse Productions. Barrel Horse World listing

Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8 · Tri-K Fall Frenzy Barrel Race: $3,000 added (min) · Stephens County Fair & Expo, 2002 S 13th St, Duncan Online entries at SGPEvents.net. Co-sanctions pending (listing names BBR, NBHA, Central 4D, AQHA, OQHA, PBRIP, BRWF and others). Barrel Horse World listing

Sat Nov 14 to Sun Nov 15 · Oklahoma Youth Rodeo Association · Rattan Saturday starts at 10 AM, Sunday at 9 AM. oyra.info/schedule

Sun Nov 15 · Route 66 Rodeo at Red Rock Canyon (bull riding) · Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, Hinton 3 to 7 PM. Pro bull riding (produced by Kelly Clark and Chute2Productions) plus an Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Showcase and a western marketplace. Admission $15 adults, $10 kids 9 and under. Spectator event. Event page

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🟩 Arkansas

Fri Oct 23 to Sun Oct 25 · CRRA Cowboys Regional Rodeo Finals · Fort Smith Year-end finals for the Cowboys Regional Rodeo Association. crrarodeo.com

Tue Oct 27 · Springdale Riding Club Barrel Race (BBR) · Parson Arena, 1423 Emma Ave, Springdale Contact Gloria Roles, 479-263-1091. Barrel Horse World listing

Sat Oct 31 to Sun Nov 1 · AHSRA Star City Rodeo (high school and junior high) · Star City Books close Fri Oct 23. AHSRA 2026-27 due dates (PDF)

Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8 · AHSRA El Paso Rodeo (high school and junior high) · El Paso, AR Late fee starts Tue Oct 27, books close Fri Oct 30. AHSRA 2026-27 due dates (PDF)

Arkansas Rodeo Association news: the general membership meeting is Sun Nov 15, 2 PM, at Conway Cowboy Church. ararodeo.com/schedule

🟧 Texas

Thu Oct 22 to Sat Oct 24 · NIRA Lone Star: Angelo State University Rodeo · San Angelo Contact Casey Sisk, (254) 434-3440. collegerodeo.com/events

Sat Oct 24 to Sun Oct 25 · NTHSRA Rodeo #7: Perrin (double-point rodeo) · NTHSRA Arena, 6229 Windy Ryon Way, Saginaw Sat 6 PM, Sun 2 PM. nthsra.org

Sat Oct 24 to Sun Oct 25 · THSRA & TJHRA Region 3 Rodeo · Young County Arena, Graham Rodeo Texas listing · Region III contacts: thsra3.com (confirm with the region secretary)

Thu Oct 29 to Sat Oct 31 · NIRA Caprock: Texas Tech University Rodeo · Lubbock Contact Swaize Lee, (806) 759-8554. collegerodeo.com/events

Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1 · NTHSRA Rodeo #8: Junior/Senior · NTHSRA Arena, Saginaw NTHSRA 2026-27 schedule (PDF)

Sat Oct 31 · CPRA "Nightmares & Goblins" Halloween Barrel Race Side Pot · Champion Fit Equine, 2757 Derby Lane, Madisonville 2:30 PM. Side pot $100, and you must enter the open to carry over. Skyline Productions. Pre-entries open Mon Oct 26 at 10 AM (text 903-388-4316), plus a $10 non-refundable office fee by PayPal or Venmo. cprarodeo.com/schedule

Thu Nov 5 to Sat Nov 7 · NIRA Lone Star: Vernon College Rodeo · Vernon Contact Clayton Jackson, (940) 552-6291. collegerodeo.com/events

Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8 · NTHSRA Rodeo #9: Little Elm · NTHSRA Arena, Saginaw NTHSRA schedule (PDF)

Sat Nov 7 · CPRA Thomson Rodeo: $12,000 added · Blanco Perf Sat 7 PM, slack Sat 9 AM. Stock by Diamond Cross Rodeo Co. Non-members welcome with a $10 permit. Entry dates are in Deadline Watch. cprarodeo.com/schedule

Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8 · THSRA Region IV Rodeo · Hopkins County Civic Center Arena, 1200 Houston St, Sulphur Springs Rodeo starts 8 AM, and all roughstock runs Saturday. Rodeo Texas listing · thsra4.com (confirm dates with Region IV, thsra4@yahoo.com)

Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8 · THSRA Region IX Rodeos 1 & 2 · Buffalo Mandatory meeting at 8 AM. Late fees begin Oct 28, books close Nov 4. 9thsra.com

Thu Nov 12 to Fri Nov 13 · The Cowgirl Gathering: $39,500 added (BBR) · The Ranch at NRS, Decatur Exhibitions 9 AM Nov 12. Races start 2 PM Nov 12 and 9 AM Nov 13. Hooey Jr Patriot qualifier, APHA/PBRIP side pot. Pre-entries close Nov 9 at 5 PM. betterbarrelraces.com/cowgirlgathering · Barrel Horse World listing

Thu Nov 12 to Sat Nov 14 · NIRA Southern: Sam Houston State University Rodeo · Huntsville Contact Bubba Miller, (936) 662-2645. collegerodeo.com/events

Thu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15 · WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo · 401 S Buchanan St (box office), Amarillo Performances Thu, Fri and Sat at 7 PM and Sun at 2 PM. The Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo is Sat Nov 14, 1 to 4 PM. Oklahoma teams qualified at Ada, Pawhuska, Waurika and the OCA Ranch Rodeo. Streaming on Ride TV. wrca.org

Fri Nov 13 to Sat Nov 14 · CPRA Navarro County Pro Rodeo: $6,000 added · Navarro County Expo, Corsicana Perfs Fri and Sat at 8 PM, slack after the Friday perf. No steer wrestling. $500 Barstow gift card to every event champion. cprarodeo.com/schedule

Fri Nov 13 to Sun Nov 15 · NTHSRA Rodeo #10: Azle · NTHSRA Arena, Saginaw NTHSRA schedule (PDF)

Every Friday and Saturday · Stockyards Championship Rodeo · Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth 7:30 PM, doors at 6. Bull riding, roping, barrels and broncs, plus calf and mutton scrambles for the kids. Spectator event. fortworthstockyards.com

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🟨 Kansas

Fri Nov 13 to Sun Nov 15 · 5th Annual KS01 Barrel Baby Breakout (NBHA KS01 / BBR) · Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence Open 5D each day: $100 added Friday, $200 added Saturday and Sunday. Entry $30 a day plus a $10 office fee. RodeoList listing

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🟪 Missouri

Sat Oct 24 to Sun Oct 25 · MHSR Palmyra Rodeo (high school and junior high) · Rockin A Arena, Palmyra missourihsrodeo.com

Sat Oct 31 to Sun Nov 1 · MHSR Humansville Rodeo (high school and junior high) · Double J Arena, Humansville Entries close Mon Oct 26 at 9 PM (see Deadline Watch). missourihsrodeo.com

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🏆 Recent Results

NIRA Central Plains: Oklahoma State University Rodeo, Stillwater (Oct 16 to 18)

Men's team: Southeastern Oklahoma State 420, Fort Scott 400, Northwestern Oklahoma State 380
Women's team: Fort Hays State 310, SWOSU 255, Kansas State 205
Women's all-around: Reagan McIntyre (SWOSU)
Barrel racing average: Braylee Ward (SWOSU), 15.94 to win the short round SWOSU Athletics recap (NIRA lists these dates as Oct 15 to 17)

NIRA Lone Star: Weatherford College Rodeo (Oct 8 to 10)

Tarleton State swept both team titles (men 825 points, women 565)
Men's all-around: Clay Greenslade (Tarleton). Women's all-around: Wacey Trujillo (Tarleton)
Saddle bronc: Waitley Sharon (Tarleton). Bareback: Westen Chandler (Tarleton). Goat tying: Rylee Abel (Tarleton) Official NIRA results

🔭 Coming Up (after Nov 15)

Mon Nov 16 to Sat Nov 21 · BFA World Championship & Sale · Lazy E Arena, Guthrie OK. Not a ticketed event. lazye.com
Sat Nov 21 · Lightning C Arena Saddle Series & NBHA OK-06 · 210 Lightning C Arena Rd, McAlester OK. $500 added to the open. Contact Jenny Hevalow, 816-260-8174. Barrel Horse World listing
Sat Nov 21 · Treaty Oak Revival Extreme Rodeo · BOK Center, Tulsa OK, 6 PM. Bull riding, barrels, saddle bronc and bareback, plus a concert. bokcenter.com
Sat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 22 · MHSR Carthage Rodeo · Lucky J Arena, Carthage MO missourihsrodeo.com
Fri Nov 20 to Sun Nov 22 · NTHSRA Rodeo #11: Birdville (double-point rodeo) · Saginaw TX NTHSRA schedule (PDF)

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🏡 Ranch Life: one thing worth doing this week

Before you haul cull cows, think about their condition. OSU beef nutrition specialist Paul Beck worked the numbers at current cull-cow prices. A cow sold at body condition score 8 instead of BCS 4 was worth over $450 more, from both added weight and a better grade. Going from an extremely thin BCS 2 to BCS 8 added nearly $700. With wheat pasture finally greening up, a few weeks of gain before selling can pay. (OSU Cow-Calf Corner, Oct 12)

Watch for pasture mealybug. Texas AgriLife reports that feeding has slowed in South and Southeast Texas, but the pest is still present. King Ranch bluestem that was hit earlier is coming back in some patches and dying out in others. (AgriLife Today, Oct 20)

🚜 Farm News

Wheat is behind in OK, AR and KS, on pace in TX and a bit ahead in MO. For the week ending Oct 18, wheat planted vs. the 5-year average was Oklahoma 37% vs. 59%, Arkansas 24% vs. 33%, Texas 64% vs. 64%, Kansas 60% vs. 69% and Missouri 41% vs. 38%. Wheat emerged in Oklahoma was 18% vs. 36%, and in Kansas 30% vs. 43%. (USDA NASS Crop Progress, Oct 19)
Pasture and range condition (rated poor or very poor): Arkansas 72% (45% very poor), Oklahoma 56%, Texas 48%, Missouri 41%, Kansas 30%. (same report)
Texas crops: In West Central Texas, roughly 90% of the cotton in some areas was taken out for insurance. Stocker steers sold $3 to $10 higher and feeder steers $6 to $8 higher. In the Rolling Plains, 1 to 8 inches of rain filled stock tanks but "came too late to help cotton and other summer crops." (Texas Crop & Weather Report, Oct 20)
Arkansas grain: A low Mississippi River raises barge freight costs and weakens local corn and soybean basis. University of Arkansas research found that Arkansas producers are among the most exposed. (UADA, Oct 21)

📅 Ranch & Farm Calendar

Tue Oct 27 · TransformAR Small Ruminants Workshop · Nashville, AR, 5 to 7 PM. Free. Covers dairy goats and hair sheep: nutrition, parasites and reproduction. UADA
Tue Nov 3 · TransformAR Livestock Workshop · Pioneer Village, Rison, AR, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Free. Covers estrus synchronization, AI and pregnancy detection. UADA
Wed Nov 4 · Kansas Beef Council BQA Training · Pratt County Fairgrounds, Pratt, KS. Free beef dinner at 6 PM, training at 6:30. Register with the Kansas Beef Council at (785) 273-5225. KLA events
Thu Nov 5 · OSU Livestock & Range Field Day · Range Cow Research Center, 2927 N. Perry Rd., Stillwater, 9 AM to 2 PM. $20. Topics include virtual fencing, forage and New World screwworm. RSVP by Oct 28. OSU
Thu Nov 12 · Cameron University Beef Cattle Improvement Conference · Lawton, OK. Dinner at 6 PM, then a keynote on New World screwworm. Pre-registration is required by Nov 5 at (580) 581-2373. Cameron University
Tue Nov 17 · McAlester Stockyards Weaned Calf Sale · 2515 Standard Rd., McAlester. Regular sales run every Tuesday: calves at 11 AM, cows and bulls at 5 PM. mcalesterstockyards.com
Fri Nov 20 · East Texas Beef and Forage Clinic · Rusk County Expo, Henderson, 8 AM to 3 PM. $25, with 5 TDA CEUs. RSVP by Nov 16 at 903-657-0367. AgriLife Today

🐎 Ranch & Western Jobs

New: hiring? Post your ranch, farm or rodeo job free during launch. Ranch hands, farm hands, day work, cowboys, horse trainers and starters, arena and rodeo help, feedlot and sale-barn crews in OK, AR, TX, KS and MO. Listings run on the website and in this section every Thursday. Post a job free

🏷️ Classifieds

Classifieds open with Issue #2: hay, trailers, horses, day work, custom hauling. 25 words and a photo for $15. Place an ad.

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The Gooseneck Gazette is independent. Market numbers are USDA AMS weighted averages, and drought data comes from the US Drought Monitor. Always confirm dates, deadlines, fees and burn-ban status with the source before you haul or burn. Every item links to where it came from.