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The Vision of George Grant In the history of American agriculture, few individuals stand out like George Grant, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1873. Accompanied by a small group of countrymen, Grant carried with him a vision of transforming the cattle industry in America. His goal was to develop a community of wealthy, stock-raising British …
Despite Record-High Prices, U.S. Beef Demand Remains Strong In a surprising shift from typical market behavior, U.S. beef demand is defying economic expectations. While record-high retail prices for most products often lead to a significant drop in demand, beef continues to sell at strong levels, even as prices climb. “When retail prices for any product reach record-high levels, the demand …
Florida Beef Council Hosts Hands-On Beef Workshop at Cattlewomen’s Short Course The Florida Beef Council recently held a workshop aimed at educating consumers on how to make the most of their beef purchases amid rising prices. The event was part of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Beef Cattle Short Course and drew over 100 enthusiastic participants. We spoke with DM Maples of …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Region 2 Beef Leadership Meeting This week, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hosting a key meeting for cattle industry leaders and beef councils from across the Southeast. The gathering will bring together representatives from eight states that make up Region 2 of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). We caught up with Erin Beasley, who shared …
USDA August Cattle-on-Feed Report Reflects Tight Supply and Strong Fed Cattle Prices The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August Cattle-on-Feed report, and the data points to tightening cattle supplies and continued strong beef demand. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fisher offered detailed insights into the current market dynamics. “On August 1st, the number of cattle on feed in …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Expected to Hit Lowest Levels Since 2017 Pre-release estimates suggest a significant drop in U.S. cattle on feed inventories, potentially reaching the lowest level since 2017. According to analysts, the average estimate shows total cattle on feed down 2% from the same time last year. This expected decline continues a seasonal trend typically seen during …
Texas Tech Study Finds No Link Between Beef Consumption and Obesity A new peer-reviewed study funded by the Beef Checkoff and the Texas Beef Council offers promising news for beef lovers: there is no significant link between beef consumption and obesity. The research, conducted by scientists at Texas Tech University, aimed to evaluate the full scope of scientific literature available …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 22, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 22, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,141 head compared to 11,450 last week and 12,961 last …
Beef Checkoff Research Finds No Link Between Unprocessed Red Meat and Obesity New research funded by the beef checkoff adds to the growing body of evidence that supports fresh beef as part of a healthy, sustainable diet. This study, conducted by Texas Tech University, challenges long-held assumptions about red meat and its impact on obesity. “Animal-sourced foods like red meat …
USDA Lowers 2025-2026 Beef and Pork Production Forecasts, Raises Price Outlooks The USDA has released its updated forecast for beef and pork production and pricing for 2025 and 2026, signaling a tightening in supply and continued upward pressure on prices. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekinowski provided key insights into the changes impacting the U.S. meat sector. “Our 2025 …
