Cattle feeders

Cattle Feeders Looking at Risk Management Options Into Summer

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Events, Marketing

Cattle feeders continue pushing the pencil hard looking at risk management options out into summer. Cattle and feeder cattle futures outperformed our expectations last week but are seeing that pullback that we expected and after contract highs we’re now keeping an eye on recent lows that are very important to hold for cattle feeders and their hedging replacements. August live …

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House Committee on Agriculture holds hearing with US Secretary of Agriculture

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Eggs, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Funding, Legislative, Livestock, Poultry, Trade

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing earlier this week to receive testimony from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During the hearing Secretary Rollins highlighted the work conducted by the department since coming into office including the reduction in egg prices, efforts to eradicate New World Screwworm, reducing regulations for producers, processing disaster payments and opening new markets …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Looking Forward to Summer Regional Meetings

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Events, Industry

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to their upcoming Summer Regional Meetings beginning this week. We spoke with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama Cattlemen to get the details on these upcoming meetings. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

USDA Payments Under ELRP Arriving Soon to Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Funding, Livestock, USDA-FSA

Payments to livestock producers who qualified under the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) will be arriving soon to producers. Farm Service Agency Director Bill Beam shared details on these payments and what producers need to do if they qualify. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

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US Beef and Pork Exports Lower in April According to USMEF

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-06-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 6, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- June 6, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,034 head compared to 7,757 last week and 10,699 last …

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USMEF Finds New Markets for Products Usually Exported to China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …

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Fair and Free Trade for Beef A Component of Trade Negotiations

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tariff

As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …

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NAFB Purdue Researchers Develop a New Avian Influenza Test

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, Livestock, Poultry, Research

Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian influenza. The novel test addresses the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective surveillance tool to combat the global threat posed by avian influenza viruses. The test is suitable for use in field settings, including areas with limited access to advanced laboratory facilities. A key advantage …

top-traded commodities

Top Traded Commodities in 2025: Snapshot of Winners-Losers

Dan Cattle, Marketing

As we cross the five-month mark in 2025, a new ranking of top-traded commodities highlights some unexpected leaders and laggards in the market. From precious metals to grains and livestock, market performance tells a dynamic story of economic sentiment, supply pressures, and shifting demand. Top Performers So Far Leading the pack is gold, which has seen a remarkable 22.4% increase …