Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 14, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,321 head compared to 15,893 last week and 9,147 last …
Funds Exiting Positions in Cattle Markets
Late last week, there was a retreat in the cattle markets. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, it appears funds are backing off long positions in the market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cash Cattle Receipts Expected to Decline This Year
Predictions are for cash cattle receipts to decline this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast, cash receipts for cattle are expected to decline in 2025. As USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer notes. “It is the first decline in cattle and calves in this forecast in the last several years as we’ve seen some …
NFU Supports American Beef Labeling Act
There is support for new legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate concerning the labeling of beef. Rusty Halvorson has the story. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the U.S. Specifically, NFU says the …
Record Large Pork Exports, Beef Export Value Higher
According to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024, while beef export value climbed 5% from 2023. Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to USMEF, December pork exports totaled 267,132 metric tons (mt), slightly below last year’s large volume, while value …
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, Texas/Feb. 6, 2025) — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The U.S. beef industry is poised for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and robust consumer demand. As the beef cowherd enters a stabilization phase following years …
Risk Protection Important for Livestock Producers
The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program has seen increases in participation over the years. Rusty Halvorson has a story explaining why the USDA Risk Management Agency program is an important one for livestock producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners Announced
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, TX/Feb. 4, 2025) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners for their conservation efforts. “Conservation practices of cattle farmers and ranchers across the country help to preserve natural resources and provide wildlife habitat,” said NCBA President Mark …
Cattle Industry Meeting in San Antonio
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Oppold has a look at some of the topics that will be discussed at this year’s event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Meat Institute Strategies to Reduce Meat Prices
The Meat Institute sent a letter to President Donald Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers. The letter included a list of recommended actions for the administration to take, including rescinding the final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act put in place in March 2024. “Despite a lack of legal authority and court …