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NCBA Reaction To Trump Administration Investigation into Packers

NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs In on Trump Administration’s DOJ Investigation into Meat Packers With the Trump administration’s announcement of a renewed Department of Justice investigation into major meat packers, industry leaders are closely watching what comes next. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared what producers will be looking for as …

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January Cattle Futures

Cattle Market May Be Running Out of Sellers After Sharp Futures Decline After weeks of volatility, it appears the cattle and feeder cattle markets may finally be stabilizing. Analysts suggest that we may have run out of sellers as trading activity begins to level off. On October 16, January feeder cattle futures peaked just above $3.80, before plummeting nearly $70 …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Board Meeting

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Fall Board Meeting to Plan for 2026 It’s a busy week for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) as they host their Fall Board of Directors Meeting, the final quarterly gathering of the fiscal year. We caught up with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the ACA, to learn more about what members can expect. “We’re looking …

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Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Packing Industry

Late last week, President Trump took to social media to announce that he is directing the Department of Justice to immediately begin an investigation into the Meat Packing Companies who are driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing and Price Manipulation. We will always protect our American Ranchers, and they are being blamed for what is …

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A Look At The Livestock Markets

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …