Cattle

Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

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Florida Beef Council Participates in South Beach Event

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they were involved in this annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

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Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

As temperatures start to warm up, the grills are coming out and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is looking forward to providing information to consumers about tasty beef recipes for them to enjoy at home. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it’s the time of year they look forward to.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

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Very Friendly Cattle Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

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U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The February Cattle on Feed Report from USDA shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.7 million head on February 1, 2025. That is 1 percent below February 1, 2024. Placements in feedlots during January was 1.82 million head, 2 percent above 2024. …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-21-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 21, 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 21, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 6,089 head compared to 9,433 last week and 14,262 last …

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New Numbers for Beef Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Labor and Immigration, Marketing, Pork

New numbers for beef producers were available in a recent report. Rusty Halvorson has more on that, along with information about labor issues for hog producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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Keeping an Eye on the Cattle Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Traders have been keeping a close eye on the cattle trade. Mark Oppold has a look at what many expect to see in trading ahead. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-14-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

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 …

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Funds Exiting Positions in Cattle Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …