Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Focuses on Emergency Planning and Preparations for 2026

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

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

USMEF Focusing on USMCA Public Hearing

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

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 …

production

USDA Releases Dairy Forecasts For Price and Production

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Economy, Marketing

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 …

commodity

Commodity Tracking Through November

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

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

USDA Highlights Forecasts for Meat Pricing and Production

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

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. …

Cattle on feed report

USDA Resumes Cattle on Feed Report

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

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 …

Cattle market

Cattle Market Watch

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Cattle Markets Hit Multi-Month Lows Heading Into Thanksgiving Break As markets pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, cattle producers may welcome the brief break after another tough week in the livestock sector. With markets closed Thursday and only light trading expected Friday, both live cattle and feeder cattle futures are entering the holiday near significant lows. February Live Cattle at Five-Month …

Tyson Foods

Tyson Closing Operations at Nebraska Beef Facility

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Tyson Foods to Close Lexington, Nebraska Beef Facility in Early 2026 Late last week, Tyson Foods announced a major restructuring decision that will significantly affect its operations and the community of Lexington, Nebraska. The company will close its Lexington beef facility beginning in early 2026 as part of a broader effort to “right size its beef business and position it …

USMEF

USMEF Chairman shares focus for upcoming year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

USMEF Chairman Jay Tyler Outlines 2025 Priorities for Expanding U.S. Red Meat Exports The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is entering the coming year with clear direction and renewed leadership under newly elected Chairman Jay Tyler. In discussing the organization’s goals, Tyler emphasized that the priorities for USMEF remain consistent, focused, and essential to long-term global competitiveness. As he explained, …

Screwworm

USDA Under Secretary Shares Observations From Trip to NWS Detection Site

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

USDA Officials Praise Mexico’s Screwworm Prevention Efforts During Chiapas Visit During the recent trade mission that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins led to Mexico, USDA officials had the opportunity to visit one of the New World Screwworm Detection Sites. The visit offered important insight into how Mexican authorities are working to prevent the reintroduction of the pest into North …