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Merck Animal Health Urges Cattle Producers to Review Parasite Management Plans Parasites remain a constant and costly threat for cattle producers, and Merck Animal Health is reminding producers to make sure their parasite management protocols are firmly in place. As herds move through the grazing season and producers begin thinking ahead to fall management, addressing internal parasites is critical for …
Commodities Wrap Up 2025 with Metals and Livestock Leading the Way As we wipe the slate clean and begin a new year, it’s worth taking a final look back at how major commodities performed during 2025. Reviewing a list of 48 tracked commodities, the past year delivered clear winners, with precious metals dominating the top of the rankings and livestock …
No Fence Grazing Technology Offers a New Alternative to Traditional Fencing With the rising cost of permanent fencing and the labor required to move temporary fence, livestock producers are increasingly looking for more efficient grazing solutions. No Fence Grazing Technology is offering an innovative alternative through virtual fencing, helping producers manage livestock while reducing time, labor, and infrastructure expenses. We …
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, …
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: 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
**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 …
