While the EID mandate for the cattle industry went into effect in November, it remains a controversial topic and is being challenged in court, leaving many wondering what developments we might see in the year ahead.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what the rule entails, why there is so much controversy around the rule, and what to expect moving forward.
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council published a joint press release regarding the advancement of legislation to delist the Mexican Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act.
Placements and marketings beat expectations, but declining on-feed totals and feeder constraints keep the supply story supportive for cattle prices into 2026. Dr. Derrell Peel, with Oklahoma State University, joined us to break down cattle-on-feed numbers and provide his broader market outlook.
