Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 19, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,273 head compared to 12,623 last week and 11,106 last …
Florida Farm Bureau Recognizes Okaloosa Farm Family For Sustainable Agriculture
Okaloosa Farm Family Honored for Sustainable Agriculture by Florida Farm Bureau The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has recognized an Okaloosa County farm family for their dedication to sustainable agriculture with the This Farm Cares award. Luke Cattle Company, operated by Josh Luke, has been raising sustainable beef cattle for over 15 years. The farm was honored for implementing environmentally responsible …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found Elsewhere
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Research to Strengthen Florida’s Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a pivotal role in advancing the state’s beef industry through targeted research, education, and promotion. By funding innovative projects tailored to Florida’s unique environment, the board ensures cattle producers have access to the latest science-based insights and practices. We recently spoke with Brent …
ELRP Funding For Cattle Producers
USDA Announces $1 Billion in Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced that eligible livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024 will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). “That’s for flood and wildfire disaster. To help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to the qualifying …
NCBA’s CattleCon Offers Educational Opportunities For Cattle Producers
NCBA’s CattleCon 2026 Expands Educational Access for Cattle Producers The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is enhancing its commitment to education at CattleCon 2026, offering more learning opportunities than ever before. The event, scheduled for February 3–5 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will include full access to Cattlemen’s College for all registered attendees—a major update that benefits producers at every level. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-12-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending September 12th, receipts at the 16 markets totaled 12,623 head compared to 11,997 sold a week prior …
USMEF Reviews July 2025 Pork and Beef Export Trends: Strong Latin America Demand, China Remains a Challenge
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released its analysis of the July 2025 U.S. pork and beef export numbers, based on the latest data from the USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted several key trends affecting meat exports, including strong pork demand in Latin America and ongoing beef export barriers to China. Halstrom began by addressing pork …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-05-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 05, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 05, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,997 head compared to 10,604 last week and 14,359 last …
NCBA Testifies At 301 Hearing For Brazil Investigation
NCBA Urges Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports in Section 301 Investigation The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has taken a strong stance in the ongoing Section 301 Investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, voicing serious concerns about Brazil’s treatment of U.S. beef and long-standing food safety issues. Earlier this week, the U.S. International Trade Commission held a hearing to investigate whether …
USDA Boosts Rural Veterinarian Support with $15M Program
Addressing a Critical Shortage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced new efforts to strengthen the availability of food animal veterinarians in rural areas. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled the initiative, which includes an additional $15 million in funding through the USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. This expansion comes at a time when shortages of food …








