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Additional New World Screwworm-infested zones have been released in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved the releases of these zones after concurrence from Texas’ state veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges and the Texas Animal Health Commission. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins said, “The Texas Animal Health Commission has been an …
With southern points of entry being reopened to Mexican live cattle imports, many wonder what protocols are in place to protect American livestock from New World Screwworm. USDA’s Chief Veterinarian Officer Dr. Alan Huddleston explains the process and response methods in the case of NWS detection. “That lot of animals is refused entry into the United States,” Dr Huddleston explained. …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Junior Board recently had a meeting. We sat down with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “This past weekend we held our first annual meeting with our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors, and our Board of Directors is just our leadership team,” Watson said. “It’s a group of youth that …
America’s cattle ranchers are getting a major boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the new Ranchers First Initiative, a package of actions aimed at rebuilding the nation’s beef herd, which the department says is currently at a 75-year low. Under the initiative, USDA is introducing new livestock risk protection tools designed to help …
The Harris County Cattlemen’s Association recently held their hoedown in preparation for their upcoming rodeo benefit. Southeast AgNet spoke with Kit McClung, a member of the rodeo committee, to learn a little bit more about the upcoming September rodeo. “Miss Elizabeth, this is going to be our 37th annual Harris County Cattlemen’s Rodeo right here at Mike Tracy Arena in …
The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association (ALMDA) have released a statement applauding the release of New World screwworm infested zones in Texas and New Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved the release of New World screwworm zones after movement restrictions were previously placed on zones deemed infested. Dale Sandlin, American Livestock Markets …
In a recent statement on X, President Trump announced new authorization for American farmers and ranchers to process their own food. In the post, Trump writes, “Ranchers and farmers have always been a number one priority for me. They work very hard, are smart, efficient, and immaculately clean, but for years I’ve heard that they have had a tremendous problem …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 28, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 28, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,119 head compared to 7,399 last week and 10,604 last …
After the recent announcement related to tariff-free beef imports, several American agriculture organizations have voiced concern. One group is the American Farm Bureau. AFB President Zippy Duvall released a statement saying, “One of the few bright spots for U.S. agriculture right now, the cattle sector just became dimmer because of today’s presidential proclamation.” “The timing of this proclamation is a …
Bottom-line livestock analysts see live cattle and feeder cattle holding recent lows and looking higher the week ahead. Looking at the week ahead here in the last days of August, bottom line analysts expect October live cattle to hold above the 2.12 level and October feeder cattle holding well above the 3.22, both well above 52-week lows. But we need …
