weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-27-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Markets will be closed next week for July 4th holiday.Coverage will resume the week of 07/07/25. Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 27, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 27, …

agriculture

How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, This Land of Ours, Wheat

The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed continents to shape what we now know as American agriculture. As settlers expanded westward, Native Americans played a crucial role in introducing farm families to vital crops like sweet potatoes, …

agriculture

America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

How Farm Family Rivalry Sparked a National Agricultural Tradition In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explores the spirited origins of an enduring tradition in U.S. agriculture: the State Fair. It didn’t take long for early American farm families to transform agricultural pride into friendly competition—leading to the birth of the State Fair. New York claims …

Seed Treatments A Focus During UGA Field Tour

Clint Thompson Georgia

By Clint Thompson Seed treatments are a vital part of the peanut production season. How peanut seeds are treated before being planted in the ground can set a grower up for success. Kannar and Albaugh hosted a field tour this week with the University of Georgia to showcase new technologies in development that will boost plant seed production. The tour …

Cotton Gin

Cotton, Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cotton, Economy, This Land of Ours

From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing wild. It wasn’t long before the crop …

cattlefax

Cattle Industry Largely Supports Big Beautiful Bill Tax Provisions

Josh McGill General

As the Big Beautiful Bill advances in the U.S. Senate, cattle producers are keeping a close watch. NCBA President Buck Wehrbein shared his optimism, especially regarding estate tax reform—a top priority for the industry. Senator John Thune has emerged as a strong ally, championing efforts to preserve the stepped-up basis and oppose the death tax. Wehrbein emphasized that while no …

fair

Senate Tax Bill Maintains Key Provisions for Livestock Producers

Josh McGill General

The Senate version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” tax package brings mostly positive news for livestock producers. Kent Bacus, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, explained that many provisions from the House version have carried over—most notably, the increase in the estate tax exemption to $15 million per individual ($30 million per couple), adjusted for inflation and made permanent. Other …

New World screwworm

New World Screwworm Spread Slows Amid USDA, NCBA Response

Josh McGill General

U.S. officials are reporting positive developments in the fight against the New World Screw Worm. Once spotted 700 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the pest’s northward advance appears to be slowing, thanks in part to intensive surveillance and targeted interventions. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently ordered the border closed to cattle originating from Mexico to prevent the parasite’s spread. Ethan …

New World Screwworm

NCBA Reacts to USDA Plans for Screwworm Sterile Fly Facility

Josh McGill General

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the development of a sterile fly production facility to combat the New World Screw Worm, a significant threat to livestock. Located at Moore Airfield in Texas, the project will enhance domestic production and support operations in Panama. Ethan Lane, Senior VP of Government Affairs at the NCBA, joined USDA officials on-site and praised …

ECAP Rollout

USDA FSA County Committee Nominations Now Open

Josh McGill General

The USDA FSA has opened the nomination period for its 2025 County Committee elections. With more than 2,200 committees nationwide, these local governing bodies play a critical role in how federal programs are implemented at the local level. FSA Director Bill Beam highlights that nearly 7,700 producers serve on FSA committees, each comprised of 3 to 11 elected members who …