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NCBA Discusses EPA WOTUS Rule Changes and Potential for Codifying New Language With recent WOTUS rule changes being rolled out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), questions remain across rural America about what the updated definition of Waters of the United States means for producers—and whether these changes could be locked in for the future. To better understand the implications, …
Year-End Commodity Review Shows Precious Metals and Cattle Leading the Way As we approach the end of the calendar year, commodity markets are providing plenty to talk about. We’ve highlighted a rare and historic market signal: crude oil and silver crossing the $60 mark at the same time. That event has only happened twice in recorded history, with the last …
NCBA: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivered for Cattle Industry, but Key Issues Remain The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed earlier this year, delivered several significant wins for the U.S. cattle industry. However, as lawmakers look ahead, some traditional farm bill issues remain unresolved and could still impact cattle producers. We caught up with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef …
Livestock Industry Groups React to Confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan Following the recent confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan as the U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator, livestock industry organizations are voicing strong support for her appointment. Groups representing meat exports, pork producers, and cattle producers say her experience and leadership will be critical as agricultural trade negotiations continue with key …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding both consumers and producers to keep beef at the center of the plate this holiday season. As families across the state gather to celebrate Christmas, the association is highlighting beef as a versatile, flavorful, and meaningful choice that supports Alabama’s cattle producers. We caught up with Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama …
House Passes SPEED Act to Modernize NEPA and Streamline Permitting The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act last week, legislation aimed at modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and streamlining federal permitting processes. Supporters say the bill would reduce unnecessary delays while maintaining environmental protections, particularly for working lands and conservation …
**This report will not be issued the next two weeks due to markets being closed for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Market coverage will resume the week of January 5, 2026.** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Drives Impactful Beef Research The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) continues to play a vital role in advancing beef cattle research across the state, providing a level of support that sets it apart from many other state-funded research programs. This funding not only supports scientific innovation but also ensures that research remains closely tied to …
Analysts Caution Cattle on Feed Report Won’t Guarantee Strong 2026 Market Livestock analysts are cautioning producers that even a friendly cattle on feed report does not automatically translate into a sustained bullish cattle market moving into 2026. While near-term fundamentals remain supportive, longer-term questions around herd rebuilding and placement decisions continue to create uncertainty. I’m Mark Oppold, today’s Bottom Line …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …
