cattle on feed

Insights from the May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report

Dale Sandlin Beef, Cattle

The May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report showed fewer placements of cattle in feedlots amid strong demand for beef. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

AJCA Roundup Registration Now Open

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA)

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup the summer and we caught up with Reid McGuire with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to get the details on this event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

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Commodity Review in May Trading

Dale Sandlin Tariff, Trade

Mark Oppold recaps the May trading of commodities and Dale Sandlin shares an NAFB story on President Trump’s call for a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

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Agriculture Industry Reaction To Make America Healthy Again Proposal

Dale Sandlin Legislative, USDA

The agriculture community is reacting to the release of the report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission headed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While the report includes items like vaccines, the use of digital devices and the lack of physical activity, many in the agriculture industry are weighing in on how the report impacts …

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Livestock Industry Reacts to House’s Passage of Reconciliation Bill

Dale Sandlin National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

With the passage of the Reconciliation Bill by the US House of Representatives the livestock industry is reacting to the items included in the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein said, “Cattle farmers and ranchers need Congress to invest in cattle health, strengthen our resources against foreign animal disease, support producers recovering from disasters or depredation, and …

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US Debt Certificate Ownership

Dale Sandlin Agri-Business

Mark Oppold highlights the ownership of US Debt Certificates in this episode of Bottomline. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

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Demand For US Pork Growing in Mexico Amid Competition

Dale Sandlin Industry, Livestock, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The demand for US Pork Continues to grow in Mexico according to the US Meat Export Federation Mexico Director Gerard Rodriguez. While there’s new competition in the market due to zero-duty access, the demand for US pork has continued to expand in 2025. Rodriguez shares his insights on this demand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

peanut crop

Challenges on Peanut Acres – Leaf Spot and White Mold

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut Growers face many challenges each year to bring in the best crop and BASF is reminding growers of tools for success this season as they battle Leaf Spot and White Mold. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights for growers to consider. To learn more about Provysol Fungicide, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Corn & Soybean Planting Progress Outpacing Five Year Average

Dale Sandlin Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

The US Department of Agriculture is reporting that both Corn and Soybean planting progress across the country is outpacing the 5 year average.  USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers Amid Health Report Concerns

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Legislative

With the release of a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services this week, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr shared his commitment to farmers use of products like Glyphosate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Josh McGill with Southeast Agnet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …