Livestock Market Technical Update: Cattle and Hogs Face Pressure to End the Week We end the week taking a closer look at the technical side of the livestock markets, where volatility has dominated trading since midweek. Both live cattle and feeder cattle futures slipped to their lowest levels in several months, while lean hogs continued a multi-week downtrend amid broader …
Row Croppers Consider Contract Grazing
Contract Grazing Gains Interest as Row Crop Farmers Seek New Income Opportunities Across the country, row crop producers are feeling the financial pressure of high input costs and low commodity prices, which continue to tighten profit margins heading into 2026. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger crop markets, many farmers are actively exploring alternative income streams to help …
Florida Beef Council Shares New Recipes For Fall
Florida Beef Council Highlights Fall Comfort Food with Beef Recipes With the arrival of cooler weather, many Floridians are turning their attention to hearty comfort food recipes that bring warmth and flavor to the table. DM Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared one of her favorite dishes for this time of year and encouraged consumers to explore new ways …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Announces Early Registration for 2026 ACA Convention
Early Registration Opens for the 2026 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Mobile The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has officially opened early registration for its highly anticipated 2026 Convention and Trade Show, set to take place March 6–7, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, shared her excitement about the event’s return to the …
Georgia Beef Board Works to Educate Consumers
Georgia Beef Board Expands Consumer Education on the Value of Beef The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues its mission to educate consumers and youth about the importance of beef and the impact of cattle production across the state. In a recent update, Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board shared insights on the organization’s latest outreach activities and educational initiatives. …
USMEF CEO Comments on US China Trade Discussions
U.S.–China Trade Talks and Tariff Reductions Could Boost Pork and Beef Exports As U.S.–China trade discussions continue to evolve, the agricultural industry is watching closely—especially producers of U.S. pork, beef, and soybeans. Ongoing negotiations between the two countries are influencing commodity prices and global market access, with the potential to reshape export opportunities for American farmers and processors. U.S. Meat …
USMEF Shares Potential and Concerns with Recent Southeast Asia Trade Deals
With new trade agreements and frameworks emerging across Southeast Asia, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is closely monitoring fresh opportunities for U.S. beef and pork exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Hallstrom recently shared insights on the potential impact these agreements could have across several key markets in the region. Starting with Malaysia, Hallstrom noted that the U.S. meat …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-31-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 31, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- October 31, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,846 head compared to 9,459 last week and 12,821 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle Industry
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funds Research That Impacts the Future of Florida’s Cattle Industry Florida’s cattle industry is a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural heritage, and its future depends on innovation, sustainability, and research-driven progress. The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) plays a vital role in funding studies and initiatives that help cattle producers adapt to modern challenges, improve herd …
Envu Shares Update on Interactions At Sunbelt Ag Expo
Forage Production Takes Center Stage at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Forage production is a critical part of raising healthy, productive livestock, and this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo highlighted innovative ways to improve hay and pasture management. Attendees from across the Southeast gathered to explore the latest tools, technologies, and products designed to help producers boost their forage yields and improve …










