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The Latest Ag News:

• Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-20-2026

  Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 20, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- February 20, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,185 head compared to 11,127 last week and 5,445 last ... Read More The post Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-20-2026 appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Merck Animal Health Highlights Bovine Respiratory Disease Solutions For Cattle Producers

  Bovine Respiratory Disease is a concern that cattle producers have to deal with to ensure the health of their herds. We caught up with Dr. Che Trejo with Merck Animal Health and NCBA’s CattleCon to learn more. Dr. Trejo said, “It continues to be the biggest disease that cattlemen struggle with and has been that way for as long as I’ve been alive, but ... Read More The post Merck Animal Health Highlights Bovine Respiratory Disease Solutions For Cattle Producers appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle Industry

  The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board offers targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. We caught up with Dr. João Vendramini to learn about his experiences researching under the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board.  Vendramini said, “I think we need to give a big shout out for the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and for the members that put a tremendous effort to make it happen.” When ... Read More The post Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle Industry appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Monsanto Proposes Nationwide Class Settlement to Resolve Roundup Claims

  Monsanto has announced a nationwide proposed class settlement to resolve Roundup claims alleging non-Hodgkin lymphoma injuries. The proposed settlement is the second since their initial proposed settlement in 2020 and would include the element of a long-term compensation program providing funding for up to 21 years addressing both current and future claimants. According to Bayer, “the long-term payment stream will provide the company with ... Read More The post Monsanto Proposes Nationwide Class Settlement to Resolve Roundup Claims appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• National Peanut Buying Point Association Meeting Recap

  The National Peanut Buying Point Association held their annual meeting recently in Louisville, Kentucky. They were discussing not only peanut grading but also how to sell more peanuts during the coming year. There’s about 350 peanut buying points across America. They bring the peanuts from the farm and bring them to the buying points for measuring and for weighing and also grading to get ... Read More The post National Peanut Buying Point Association Meeting Recap appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Lean Hog Futures Rebound as Smithfield Plans $1.3B South Dakota Plant

  Lean hog futures faced sustained pressure last week, closing lower every trading day in a holiday-shortened stretch. This week has delivered a recovery, but market signals suggest the rebound is not yet fully convincing. Here’s a complete breakdown of the latest hog market activity, fund positioning, cash index strength, and major pork industry expansion news shaping the outlook. Lean Hog ... Read More The post Lean Hog Futures Rebound as Smithfield Plans $1.3B South Dakota Plant appeared first on Southeast AgNET.