According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. beef in January trended higher than a year ago. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USMEF notes January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% …
Paying Up for Feeder Cattle
During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
SLE Rodeo Coming this Weekend in Montgomery
The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming up this weekend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites folks to attend the annual event March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The four SLE Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, March 14th at 7PM, Saturday March 15th at 1PM and 7PM, and the final performance will be Sunday, March 16th …
Dairy Bracing for Possible Slowdown in Demand
According to an economist, it doesn’t take much movement in the milk markets to shake up the dairy economy. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry
While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-07-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 7, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 07, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,295 head compared to 8,564 last week and 8,656 last …
Georgia Legislature Working on Bills of Interest to Livestock Producers
The 2025 Georgia State Legislative Session continues in Atlanta as lawmakers discuss various bills. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley looks at a couple of those that are of interest to livestock producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
APHIS Conducting Tabletop Exercises
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has been conducting tabletop exercises. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, these are to prepare for a possible animal disease outbreak. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Standing Up for Checkoff Programs
Over the years, there have been various groups that have opposed commodity checkoff programs, and those efforts continue. As Rusty Halvorson reports, another group has contacted the new Agriculture Secretary in efforts to stop checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
Keeping an Eye on the Corn Trade
Many traders are keeping an eye on what is happening with corn futures.  Mark Oppold has a look at what is currently affecting that commodity. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …









