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