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Florida Cattlemen’s Association Showcases New One-Day Format at Winter Quarterly Meeting The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) held its annual Winter Quarterly Meeting last week, bringing cattle producers from across the state to Ocala for a reimagined event structure. The gathering highlighted the association’s strong grassroots foundation, enhanced industry collaboration, and a new streamlined format designed to increase participation and efficiency. …
Southeast Drought Continues to Impact Cattle and Hay Production Despite Recent Rain Although some areas of the Southeast received rain over the weekend, drought conditions continue to challenge producers across much of the region. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data from early December shows ongoing stress on both cattle and hay production, even as …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 5, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 05, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,787 head compared to 298 last week and 16,290 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Prioritizes Research, Promotion, and Long-Term Industry Strength The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to expand its efforts to support research, innovation, and promotional activities that strengthen the state’s cattle industry. Recently, we spoke with Clint Richardson of AgReserves Incorporated, who serves on the board, to learn more about his experience and the board’s priorities for Florida …
NCBA Prepares for an Exciting CattleCon 2026 in Downtown Nashville The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, set to take place February 3–5, 2026, in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s event promises fresh experiences, unmatched access to Nashville’s vibrant culture, and valuable opportunities for cattle producers to connect, learn, and celebrate the industry. We spoke …
Tight Supplies and Strong Demand Push Live and Feeder Cattle Markets Higher Livestock analysts say the cattle markets are responding exactly the way they like—with a clean, straightforward story. Tight supplies paired with strong demand are giving both live cattle and feeder cattle contracts a significant lift as the industry moves deeper into the marketing year. As analysts put it, …
Georgia Beef Board Looks Ahead to 2026 with Expanded Training, Education, and Promotion As 2025 comes to a close, the Georgia Beef Board is shifting focus toward planning and preparation for the year ahead. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about recent activities and the initiatives set to roll out in 2026. …
Alabama’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Council Heads to Washington, D.C. for 2025 Policy Experience The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Council is preparing for a meaningful leadership and advocacy experience as the group heads to Washington, D.C. This biennial trip offers young cattle producers an inside look at the federal policy process, strengthening their understanding of how …
Florida Beef Council Celebrates a Strong 2025 Beef Promotion Year and Honors Key Leaders The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is wrapping up the 2025 beef promotion year, and it has truly been a period of growth, outreach, and collaboration. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council to gather her reflections on this year’s accomplishments and the …
USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …
