Oklahoma Cattlemen recently celebrated National Beef Month with the 2025 Beef Day at the Capitol, highlighting the legacy and quality of the state’s beef industry.
OCA Executive Vice President, Michael Kelsey spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the event, the importance of it, and a new labeling bill.
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