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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 …
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. …
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 …
Tight Supplies and Strong Demand Push Live and Feeder Cattle Markets Higher Livestock analysts say the cattle markets are responding exactly the way they like—with a clean, straightforward story. Tight supplies paired with strong demand are giving both live cattle and feeder cattle contracts a significant lift as the industry moves deeper into the marketing year. As analysts put it, …
Georgia Beef Board Looks Ahead to 2026 with Expanded Training, Education, and Promotion As 2025 comes to a close, the Georgia Beef Board is shifting focus toward planning and preparation for the year ahead. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about recent activities and the initiatives set to roll out in 2026. …
USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …
USDA Dairy Forecast Shows Rising Production and Lower Milk Prices Through 2026 The USDA has released its latest dairy forecast, offering important updates for producers, processors, and industry watchers. According to the report, “USDA has released the dairy forecast for price and production, and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jackanowski provides more details on the report.” The new data …
December Commodity Market Review: Precious Metals Lead, Grains Lag in 2025 As the calendar rolls to December, investors and producers alike are taking stock of how major commodities have performed year-to-date. With 11 months now behind us, clear trends have emerged across the 48-commodity index—highlighting standout sectors as well as markets that struggled to gain traction. As the report notes, …
USDA Releases November Outlook for Cattle, Beef, Broiler, and Pork Markets The USDA has released its latest November livestock and meat price forecast, offering updated expectations for cattle, beef, broiler, and pork production heading into 2025 and 2026. Cattle and Beef Prices: Still Elevated USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell reports that cattle and beef prices are following typical seasonal trends. …
USDA Releases First Cattle on Feed Report Since September After Government Reopens With the federal government now reopened, the USDA has issued its latest cattle on feed report, the first update available since September. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell shared key insights from the newly released data, which reflect continued tight feeder cattle supplies and shifting herd dynamics. Cattle on …
