WOTUS

NCBA Shares Thoughts on WOTUS Codification

Dan Beef, Cattle, Irrigation, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Regulation, Water

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, …

Commodities

List of Commodities Tracked

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

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

NCBA Shares Efforts on Farm Bill Items Remaining For Cattle Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Farm Bill, Industry, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

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

Livestock Industry Groups Applaud Confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator appointee

Dan Beef, Cattle, Livestock, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

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 …

Georgia milk producers

Georgia Milk Producers Provide Funding For Milk Dispensers in Georgia Schools

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Education, Funding, Georgia

Georgia Milk Producers Fund Bulk Milk Dispensers for Schools Across Georgia The Georgia Milk Producers are investing in the next generation by helping bring bulk milk dispensers to schools across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving milk quality for students, increasing consumption, and reducing waste—while also supporting Georgia dairy farmers. We caught up with Bryce Trauger with the …

Georgia Milk

Georgia Milk Producers Releases Conference Speakers Lineup

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Events, Georgia

Georgia Milk Producers Announce Speaker Lineup for Georgia Dairy Conference The Georgia Milk Producers are continuing preparations for their annual Georgia Dairy Conference, unveiling an impressive speaker lineup and a specialized symposium focused on milk quality. The conference is widely recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier dairy industry events, drawing producers and professionals from across the region for education, …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Encourages Beef at the Center of the Plate This Christmas

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

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 …

Conference

Upcoming Conference for Dairy Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Events, Georgia

Georgia Milk Producers Prepare for Annual Dairy Conference in Savannah Georgia milk producers are gearing up for one of the premier dairy industry events in the Southeast as the Georgia Dairy Conference returns to Savannah next month. Scheduled for January 19th through the 21st, the annual conference brings together dairy professionals from across Georgia and well beyond for three days …

nepa

US House passes bill to modernize NEPA regulations

Dan Beef, Cattle, Legislative, Livestock, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Regulation

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 …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-19-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

**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 …