UGA Beef Team

Check out the latest article from the UGA CAES Field Report with our very own Dr. Tucker!


https://ugacaes.org/44G4NgM

🐮🌱 Professor of Animal and Dairy Science Jennifer Tucker is helping beef producers across Georgia raise healthy animals and get more out of their land with alfalfa.

Supported by a $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture , she is combining research and Extension to deliver practical, science-based information producers can use on their farms.

➡️ More at the link in the comments!

Georgia cattle markets are holding at historically high levels, driven by tight supplies and resilient consumer demand. But what does the rest of 2026 look like for the industry?

In this 'Beef Tips n' Advice' article, Dr. Will Secor breaks down the key factors shaping the market right now, including:

- Supply & Demand: Why record-high prices are sticking around despite short-term market volatility.

- Georgia Feeder Trends: Prices started strong but have largely plateaued. What do normal seasonal patterns suggest for this summer and fall?

-Key Risks to Watch: From shifting beef import policies to macroeconomic headwinds.

Check out the full article at: https://beef.caes.uga.edu/news/2026/05/beefonomics-cattle-market-update-georgia-feeder-cattle-prices/