Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 01-19-2024

Will Jordan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 19, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 3,319 head compared to 10,587 last week and 14,478 a year ago.  Compared to one …

Interest Rate Cuts Still Being Discussed

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Pork

Some on Wall Street continue to discuss just when we could see interest rate cuts. Mark Oppold looks at what they are thinking at this time. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef industry. “We’re watching with some concern some of what we’re seeing coming out of USDA. Obviously, they continue to be very focused on what they’re calling their competition agenda,” he said. Lane said NCBA believes that competition …

ACA County Annual Meeting Season

Will Jordan Cattle

The first few months of the year in Alabama usually mean county cattlemen annual meetings are coming up. As an important resource for cattle producers across the state, Alabama Cattlemen’s Executive Vice-President, Erin Beasley, shares more on these meetings. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Healthy New Year Resolutions Include Beef

Will Jordan Cattle

As January progresses and many people are working hard on their resolutions for the new year, healthy eating is an important thing to keep in mind. Packed with nutrients, consider beef for the center of your plate as you work towards the health goals you may have. Beyond the plate, Beef promotion and an active lifestyle go hand in hand. …

Livestock and Grain Trade This Week

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Trade, Wheat

The markets re-open today after the Martin Luther King Holiday, and Mark Oppold takes a look at what traders will be watching in both the livestock and grain trade. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Manage the Risks in 2024

Will Jordan Cattle

2024 has lots of potential both positive and negative. Volatile markets and unpredictable weather patterns directly impact producer’s pockets. I visited with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst for a 2024 livestock outlook. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Expanding Red Meat Exports in the Coming Year

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

by Will Jordan Part two of the conversation with Randy Spronk, a Minnesota crop and livestock producer and current chairman of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Join us as we discuss the growth and impact of red meat exports across the U.S. livestock industry and USMEF’s strategy for export market diversification and expansion in 2024. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Adding Value in Foreign Markets

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Value on the hoof correlates to value on the rail, the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) knows this best. Working closely with producers, livestock trade organizations, and the USDA, USMEF works hard to ensure that U.S. protein is found center-plate around the world. Access to foreign markets for U.S. red meat is vital for the livestock industry. Randy Spronk, …

A Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

If you owned cattle in 2023, chances are you will soon receive a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due by the end of the year for any cattle you sold this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, has this friendly reminder for producers across the state. For more information, contact the Florida Beef Council in Kissimmee at …