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Livestock Industry Groups Applaud Confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator appointee

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 …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Encourages Beef at the Center of the Plate This Christmas

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 …

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US House passes bill to modernize NEPA regulations

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 …

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Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For Research

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Drives Impactful Beef Research The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) continues to play a vital role in advancing beef cattle research across the state, providing a level of support that sets it apart from many other state-funded research programs. This funding not only supports scientific innovation but also ensures that research remains closely tied to …

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Cattle on Feed Report Preview

Analysts Caution Cattle on Feed Report Won’t Guarantee Strong 2026 Market Livestock analysts are cautioning producers that even a friendly cattle on feed report does not automatically translate into a sustained bullish cattle market moving into 2026. While near-term fundamentals remain supportive, longer-term questions around herd rebuilding and placement decisions continue to create uncertainty. I’m Mark Oppold, today’s Bottom Line …

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Georgia Beef Board Highlights Market Outlook At Georgia Farm Bureau Convention

Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …

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Florida Beef Council Reveals Outcome of Online Beef Promotion

Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Checkoff Council Approves Next Year’s Marketing Plan

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Approves 2026 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Checkoff Council has officially approved its 2026 Beef Checkoff marketing plan, setting priorities and budgets for the year ahead. The decision came during the council’s final quarterly board meeting of the year, a meeting traditionally focused on planning for the future of beef promotion and education in …