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Holiday-Shortened Trading Week Puts Live and Feeder Cattle Highs to the Test This was already a holiday-shortened trading week, and with only two more days of trade after today, market participants are closely watching whether recent highs in the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are now in place. In our view, the next couple of sessions could be critical …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Legislative Events as Session Begins With the Alabama legislative session now underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is once again positioning itself at the center of agricultural policy discussions in Montgomery. The association is hosting a series of legislative events at its downtown headquarters, designed to showcase the beef industry while strengthening relationships with state and …
Malaysia Trade Mission Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Halal Beef USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg returned last week from a trade mission to Malaysia, where expanding U.S. beef exports was a central topic of discussion. The visit highlighted both the challenges and significant opportunities facing American beef producers as trade relationships in Southeast Asia continue …
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Signed Into Law, Expanding School Nutrition Options President Donald Trump has officially signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, marking a significant shift in federal school nutrition policy and a major win for America’s dairy farmers and families. The legislation allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to once …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 16, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 16, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,439 head compared to 10,889 last week and 8,769 last …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a critical role in advancing research that directly impacts the Florida cattle industry. By funding targeted, science-based projects, the board helps address Florida-specific challenges while supporting transparency, innovation, and workforce development within the livestock sector. We spoke with Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research with the Noble Research Institute, who conducted research funded by …
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting how shifting consumer priorities around nutrition after the holidays are creating positive momentum for beef. As the new year begins, many consumers are reassessing their eating habits, focusing on balanced diets and foods that deliver real nutritional value. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about how …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is reacting to the release of the new Dietary Guidelines, which place a stronger emphasis on protein intake and building healthy diets around whole foods. The updated guidelines nearly double the recommended daily amount of protein, a shift NCBA says aligns well with the nutritional value beef provides to families across the country. NCBA …
We’re keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures as markets move into the second half of the month, and momentum remains firmly in place. Managed money fund traders have not slowed down their buying activity, continuing to provide strong underlying support for the cattle complex. In live cattle, speculative positioning has reached notable levels. Live cattle net …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon 26 is coming up February 3rd through the 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, and this year’s event promises to deliver far more than education alone. In addition to industry-leading learning opportunities and valuable networking, CattleCon will feature an exciting entertainment lineup that celebrates the heart of Music City. We caught up with Kristen Torres with …
