Senate President Ben Albritton Highlights Importance of Florida Cattle Enhancement Board During a recent discussion, Florida Senate President Ben Albritton explained the vision and rationale behind the effort of creating the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, emphasizing the cultural, environmental, and economic value of Florida cattle ranching. Albritton opened with a reminder of agriculture’s universal importance: “So I’ve got a sign …
USMEF Campaign promotes US Pork and Beef Variety Meats in Mexico
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
NCBA Shares Update on Sterile Fly Production Facility Construction
USDA’s Texas Sterile Fly Facility: Progress Needed in Fight Against New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this year its commitment to fund the construction of a sterile fly production facility in Texas, part of an ongoing effort to eradicate the new world screwworm. This initiative is a key component of the USDA’s broader plan to …
NCBA Reaction To Trump Administration Investigation into Packers
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs In on Trump Administration’s DOJ Investigation into Meat Packers With the Trump administration’s announcement of a renewed Department of Justice investigation into major meat packers, industry leaders are closely watching what comes next. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared what producers will be looking for as …
January Cattle Futures
Cattle Market May Be Running Out of Sellers After Sharp Futures Decline After weeks of volatility, it appears the cattle and feeder cattle markets may finally be stabilizing. Analysts suggest that we may have run out of sellers as trading activity begins to level off. On October 16, January feeder cattle futures peaked just above $3.80, before plummeting nearly $70 …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Board Meeting
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Fall Board Meeting to Plan for 2026 It’s a busy week for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) as they host their Fall Board of Directors Meeting, the final quarterly gathering of the fiscal year. We caught up with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the ACA, to learn more about what members can expect. “We’re looking …
Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Packing Industry
Late last week, President Trump took to social media to announce that he is directing the Department of Justice to immediately begin an investigation into the Meat Packing Companies who are driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing and Price Manipulation. We will always protect our American Ranchers, and they are being blamed for what is …
DIRECT Act Offers Opportunities to Expand Local Beef Sales
NCBA Backs DIRECT Act to Expand Local Beef Marketing Opportunities The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced its strong support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at expanding marketing opportunities for smaller meat processors and providing consumers with more options to buy local beef. The bill was introduced …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-07-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 7, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 07, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,543 head compared to 9,846 last week and 10,777 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend Research
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Research That Drives Industry Innovation The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) plays a vital role in advancing research and innovation within the Florida cattle industry. By funding projects that address key production and environmental challenges, the Board enables researchers to develop the preliminary data often required to secure larger-scale funding from state and federal agencies. …










