Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

      J.B. MAUNEY  HEAD COACH OF  THE OKLAHOMA WILDCATTERS   The Oklahoma Wildcatters, the newest PBR team, is thrilled to announce J.B. Mauney as Head Coach and Brandon Bates as General Manager. Owned by Midwest City's own Talor Gooch, professional LIV Golf champion, the Wildcatters are set to bring a new level of excitement and competition to the PBR scene in Oklahoma.   J.B. Mauney, a name synonymous with resilience, skill and unparalleled success in the world of professional bull riding, has stepped into the coaching role for the first time. With a career highlighted by two PBR World Championships and a record-breaking number of rides, Mauney is ready to channel his extensive experience and indomitable spirit into leading the Wildcatters to success.   "I've faced some of the toughest bulls in the world and come out on top,” Mauney said. “Coaching the Oklahoma Wildcatters is a new challenge, but I'm ready to bring my experience and passion for bull riding to this te

  United States cattle inventory down 2%  Press Release January 2024 There were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2024, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Other key findings in the report were: Of the 87.2 million head inventory, all cows and heifers that have calved totaled 37.6 million. There are 28.2 million beef cows in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2024, down 2% from last year. The number of milk cows in the United States decreased slightly to 9.36 million. U.S. calf crop was estimated at 33.6 million head, down 2% from 2022. All cattle on feed were at 14.4 million head, up 2% from 2023. To obtain an accurate measurement of the current state of the U.S. cattle industry, NASS surveyed approximately 36,300 operators across the nation during the first half of January. Surveyed producers were asked to report their cattle inventories as of Jan. 1, 2024

  STEPHANIE FRYAR WINS STAMPEDE AT THE E!   Stephanie Fryar, created history at the WCRA Stampede at the E Presented by Purple Wave Auction with her swift barrel racing run atop “Fast Frank”. The 42-year-old athlete set the bar high as she was the first to go in the round, and her time of 15.323 seconds was the most groundbreaking performance of the $400,000 event. Fryar was one of only three athletes who were still eligible for the Triple Crown of Rodeo in the final round. Fryar edged out the competition and secured her second consecutive WCRA Major win following her victory at October's WCRA Rodeo Carolina. If Fryar wins May's Rodeo Corpus Christi, she will be the second and final recipient of the WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo $1 Million Bonus. The Triple Round of Rodeo Contender has participated in seven WCRA events since 2020 and has achieved one runner-up title before the Rodeo Carolina. She has earned almost $100,000 in WCRA earnings. During the latest competition in Guthrie

  Anheuser-Busch Enters the Arena as the Official Beer Sponsor of PBR     New multi-year deal celebrates the riders, teams, and fans of one of the fastest-growing    high-action athletic competitions in the U.S.     Anheuser-Busch, America’s leading brewer, announced today that it has become a national marketing sponsor of PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s leading bull riding organization. The multi-year deal spans PBR’s premier individual competition and Teams League along with the sport’s top expansion tours, making Anheuser-Busch one of PBR’s largest and most impactful brand partners.      The partnership, focused on Michelob ULTRA, the nation’s second-largest beer brand, will include the Michelob ULTRA Bonus. PBR will now be able to award additional prize money to each 21+ event winner in PBR’s premier Unleash The Beast event and to each Event MVP in the PBR Teams league.      “As one of the longest-standing sport sponsors in the world, Anheuser-Busch and our industry lea