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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 …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board is playing a vital role in sustaining and improving the beef cattle industry in the Sunshine State. Through strategic investments in research, promotion, and education, the board works to ensure the long-term success of cattle ranchers and the land they manage. To get a deeper look into the organization’s mission and progress, we sat down …
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held its Fall Quarterly Meeting in Okeechobee this past week, bringing together cattle producers, industry partners, and sponsors from across the state for two days of education, networking, and leadership updates. The event showcased the ongoing commitment of Florida’s cattle industry to collaboration and innovation. This year’s meeting included a full slate of activities. “This is …
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 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 …
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 …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making big moves to support the next generation of cattle producers with an action-packed week of educational and leadership-building events. We spoke with Bailey Watson, Youth Programs Director at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared exciting updates for young cattle enthusiasts across the state. “We have our fall youth field days coming up, both north …
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden Updates on New World Screw Worm Prevention Efforts During last week’s Farm Progress Show in Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden provided an important update on the New World Screw Worm, a pest posing a threat to livestock and humans. Vaden addressed recent concerns following a human detection case, sharing crucial insights …
Fall Pork Outlook: Tighter Supply, Competitive Prices, and Pork Month Demand As the fall season approaches, the pork industry is bracing for tight supplies and shifting market dynamics. According to a new report from the National Pork Board, pork is expected to remain a price-competitive protein option for consumers, even as production lags behind expectations. “A National Pork Board report …
USDA Announces Commitment to Expand Rural Food Animal Veterinarians U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made a significant announcement last week in Mississippi regarding the shortage of rural food animal veterinarians across the United States. Recognizing the critical role veterinarians play in supporting rural America’s farmers and ranchers, the USDA is launching initiatives to expand the veterinary workforce in rural …
