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With the state of Georgia beginning to turn green, UGA Forage Specialist Dr. Lisa Baxter is urging producers to have patience in developing plans for spring applications. We caught up with Dr. Baxter to learn more. Dr Baxter said, “So while the state of Georgia is certainly turning green, which is a welcome sign, it’s far from green up for the …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall is addressing online rumors of false animal health information in feedlots in Texas. Woodall released a statement saying, “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is aware of online rumors that allege a new or unknown animal disease is circulating in a feedlot in the Texas Panhandle. These claims are false. Animal health …
Grain and livestock futures remain weaker, though we think they’ll be more stable as we move toward Friday. A disappointing February soybean crush number only adds to uncertainty in the soybean complex, President Trump hinting that that March 31st meeting in Beijing could be delayed if China doesn’t help with security in the Strait of Hormuz. A delay in that meeting only delays a …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a youth cattle working contest in May and we caught up with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for more details. Beasley said, “Got an exciting new contest for our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association members. The Youth Cattle Working Contest will be held on May the 2nd at Midstate Stockyards in Letohatchee. This is …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention educational sessions featured Michael Lowry with the Alabama Poll who provided insights on the upcoming elections. We caught up with Michael after his session to learn what voters are most concerned about this cycle. Lowry said, “Absolutely anything dealing with the economy, economic issues, and it’s not so much jobs, you know, we always say economy and …
According to the U. S. Meat Export Federation, January U.S. Pork Exports have trended higher while Beef Variety Meats topped highs in previous months. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom shares the details on Pork Exports, “Of course, last year, the last several months by Latin America, Mexico, Central America, even down into Colombia, for example. But the interesting thing about …
Labor issues at that JBS beef plant in Colorado plowed an otherwise positive beef trade in our review. Beef packer margins improving here last week. By the way, happy St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish and friends of Irish, heavy consumers of beef and various beverages as well. But spring coming up here at the end of the week, and that consumer demand we …
A New Era of Cattle Ranching in the American West In the late 19th century, the western Great Plains emerged as one of the most important cattle-producing regions in the United States. Vast stretches of grassland, relatively few settlements, and favorable grazing conditions made the region ideal for what became known as open range ranching. During this period, cattle could …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 13, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 13, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,021 head compared to 8,216 last week and 8,138 last …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has built relationships between cattle producers and researchers. We sat down with Pat Durden, Former Florida Cattlemen’s President to learn more. Durden said, “So what it’s allowed with the Cattle Enhancement Board is those researchers to come with projects to the board and the board pick the projects they want to fund and the board is made …
