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USDA Ramps Up Border Protection Against New World Screwworm Threat With the recent detection of New World Screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to prevent the pest from entering and threatening American livestock. This proactive approach is being led by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …
Research is critical to addressing the needs within the cattle industry, and the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) is playing a pivotal role in driving timely and responsive research. This targeted approach is helping producers across the state remain both economically viable and environmentally responsible, ensuring that Florida beef stays competitive and relevant. We spoke with Dusty Holley of the …
NCBA Urges Fast Action as New World Screw Worm Nears U.S. Border As the New World Screw Worm inches closer to the U.S. border, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging immediate and decisive action to protect the American cattle industry. Following the detection just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, NCBA CEO Collin Woodall shared the association’s position …
UGA Expert Offers Winter Grazing Advice Amid Georgia Drought Conditions As drought conditions continue across much of Georgia, producers are facing tough decisions about planting winter grazing. We spoke with Dr. Lisa Baxter, Extension Forage Specialist with the University of Georgia, to get her insight on managing planting strategies during this unusually dry fall. “The what-ifs of planting when we …
Cattle Futures Remain Strong Amid Tight Supply, Heifer Retention Trends Live cattle and feeder cattle futures continue to hold strong as the market processes last week’s mostly neutral Cattle on Feed report, which, despite its tone, still reflects historically tight numbers in the U.S. cattle supply. “Keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures, especially after the neutral, …
The Florida Beef Council is continuing its efforts to educate and connect the supply chain from pasture to plate. Last week, they hosted a hands-on educational event, Beef 101, in partnership with Cheney Brothers, a leading food service distributor. The event took place at the University of Florida and brought together food service professionals, educators, and beef industry leaders. We …
New World Screwworm Detected Closer To US Border: USDA Responds Swiftly to Livestock Threat The livestock industry is on high alert as the deadly New World Screwworm (NWS) moves closer to the United States. Over the weekend, the USDA confirmed the closest detection of the pest yet—just 70 miles from the US-Mexico border, marking a significant development in the ongoing …
Georgia Milk Producers Launch School Milk Dispenser Initiative to Reduce Waste and Boost Nutrition Georgia milk producers are stepping up to make a big difference in school nutrition. During last week’s Georgia School Nutrition Association meeting, the producers unveiled a major initiative aimed at improving milk consumption and reducing waste in K-12 schools across the state. “The Georgia milk producers …
Congressional Appropriations Decisions Could Impact the U.S. Cattle Industry As Congress works through the process of continuing to fund the federal government, industry leaders are closely watching how decisions in Washington could affect agriculture. We spoke with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) to get his take on the appropriations process and how it could directly influence …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 19, 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 19, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,273 head compared to 12,623 last week and 11,106 last …
