The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has provided production research opportunities for the Florida cattle industry. We caught up with Gene Lollis, former Florida Cattlemen’s Association President and current Director of Ranch Operations at the Archbold Research Station, Buck Island Ranch to learn about his experience with the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. “The Enhancement Board has been huge for our state. …
USMEF Highlights March Exports of Pork and Beef Variety Meat Values
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is highlighting the pork exports for March, as well as the value of beef variety meats. According to USMEF, “March exports of U.S. pork were among the largest on record, concluding a very strong first quarter, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).” Pork exports in …
Department of Justice Announces Antitrust Investigations into Meatpackers
The Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, in conjunction with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced earlier this week that the U.S. Department of Justice has began antitrust investigations into the meatpacking industry. During a press event, Acting AG Blanche highlighted the ongoing work that has been done to address the price of pork, chicken, turkey, and beef. Secretary Rollins …
USDA Announces Expanded Partnership with EXIM Bank
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). This partnership is expected to increase domestic ag production and exports, while reducing the ag trade deficit. In addition to this partnership, USDA also announced the launch of the Financial Assurance to Revitalize Markets Initiative, an effort to strengthen and modernize …
FDA Issues Emergency Approval for Topical Powder For NWS Prevention and Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a topical powder to prevent and treat New World Screwworm infestations. According to the FDA, “The FDA has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Negasunt Powder may be effective for the prevention and treatment of NWS myiasis in cattle, …
NCBA Shares Reaction to Farm Bill Passage and Support for FAIR Labels Act
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reacting to the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for NCBA said, “Thank you to Chairman GT Thompson, House leadership, and members from both parties for listening to real farmers and ranchers and passing the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-01-2026
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 1, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 01, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,988 head compared to 10,032 last week and 10,581 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant Projects
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board provides opportunities for researchers to develop preliminary data for future grant projects funded by other sources. We recently sat down with Dr. Brad Daigenault with the University of Florida who provided insights on how the enhancement board funding provides an impact for further research studies. “Okay, so how do you make sure that yours gets funded? …
Cattle Futures Setting Contract Highs As Beef Month Starts
Cattle futures are starting the month of May, setting contract highs. May is beef month, as if the beef trade needed any more reason to work higher. Certainly tight numbers showing up in the recent coal storage report. Beef supplies in storage the lowest in 12 years. That total red meat in storage is down 2% from a year ago. June live cattle …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Issues Emergency Rule To Address NWS
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule late last week that put temporary restrictions on the importation of animals from five counties in South Texas. The movement restrictions are being put in place now that the latest detections of New World Screwworm are within 125 miles of the border. These restrictions require all animals imported into Florida …










