UGA Beef Team

What’s next for the cattle market?

In the latest episode of the 'UGA Beef Tips' Podcast Dr. Pedro Fontes and Dr. Pedro Carvalho are joined by Dr. Will Secor to break down current market updates on feeder, fed, and cull-cow markets. They dive deep into heifer retention, the impact of beef-on-dairy trends, and indicators of a potential herd rebuild.

Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

Cattle Market Update: Current Feeder Prices, Herd Rebuild & Risk Management Drs. Pedro Fontes and Dr. Pedro Carvalho chat with Dr. Will Secor for a concise market update on feeder and fed cattle, cull-cow markets, and indicators of a potential herd rebuild. They discuss heifer retention, beef-on-dairy impact on market fundamentals, and how rebuild might affect feeder cattle...

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Young Cattlemen’s Council is launching a new monthly webinar series, "Beef Briefings." Powered by the University of Georgia, this educational series brings research-backed insights, practical strategies, and current industry trends straight from top field experts.

All webinars are free to attend. Registration for the first two sessions is available now by scanning the QR below or visiting: https://forms.gle/57k4fJYVU6okpb3UA

Enter Online | Tifton Bull Test, Tifton HERD, & Calhoun HERD -

Enter Online | Tifton Bull Test, Tifton HERD, & Calhoun HERD Be a part of this legendary program! The postmark deadline to send in nomination forms for bulls in the 2026-27 Tifton Bull Evaluation Program is September 1st. Find all the details on the 84 day test period, as well as the nomination form to print and send in, or enter online on our website ...

Don't forget to register for the Fall 2026 Master Cattlemen's Program in Summerville, Georgia!

Cost: $100 (includes all in person sessions, notebook, UGA Beef hat & meals)
Location: Chattooga Co. Ag Center
Registration Deadline: 9/8

To register and view the full program schedule, visit our website:
https://beef.caes.uga.edu/programs/educational/master-cattleman/

Calhoun Bull Evaluation 2026 is off and running! After a great warm-up, with a little help from FerAppease (thanks to DJ Bradshaw), the bulls started the 84-day test this week. This group already looks awesome! Can't wait to see what the future holds for these future herd sires.

When producers build rations for livestock or equines, their goal is to provide these animals with ideal nutrition. Forages are a key component of grazing-animal diets in Georgia, and accurately testing the nutritive value of your forage is important. The nutritive value of most forages in Georgia can be evaluated through near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which is rapid, affordable, and accurate.

This resource from UGA Extension focuses on common questions that producers have about NIR.

Forage Testing Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS): Frequently Asked Questions | CAES Field Report Forages are a key component to grazing animal diets in Georgia. Accurately testing the nutritive value of your forage is important. The nutritive value of most forages in Georgia can be evaluated through near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). This resource focuses on common questions from forage-livesto...

With feeder cattle prices at historically high levels, many Georgia producers are asking the same question this summer: should calves be sold at weaning, or retained for another 30 to 90 days? There is no universal answer. The right decision depends on forage availability, expected cattle performance, production costs, labor, market outlook, and the production and market risks of retaining ownership. In this article, Dr. Pedro Carvalho discusses the price slide, a market concept that is often overlooked in this decision and frequently misunderstood.

Should Your Calves Stay or Should They Go? How the Price Slide Shapes Post-Weaning and Backgrounding Decisions | UGA Beef Team With feeder cattle prices at historically high levels, many Georgia producers are asking the same question this summer: should calves be sold at weaning, or retained for another 30 to 90 days? There is no universal answer. The right decision depends on forage availability, expected cattle performanc...

Pregnancy diagnosis is a routine component of reproductive management in many beef operations, but its value extends beyond simply determining whether a cow is pregnant. When used strategically, it allows producers to make timely decisions that directly influence herd productivity and cost of production. For spring-calving herds in Georgia, pregnancy diagnosis is just around the corner.

In this article from Dr. Pedro Fontes, learn how planning now for how that information will be used allows producers to make more deliberate decisions regarding culling, nutrition, and feed resource allocation.

Pregnancy Diagnosis as a Management Tool in Cow-Calf Operations | UGA Beef Team Pregnancy diagnosis is a routine component of reproductive management in many beef operations, but its value extends beyond simply determining whether a cow is pregnant. When used strategically, it allows producers to make timely decisions that directly influence herd productivity and cost of produc...

Embryo transfer is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for seedstock producers seeking to accelerate genetic progress. Learn how recipient selection, embryo quality, and transfer technique influence pregnancy rates, and how to improve the success of your embryo transfer program (Photo by Molly Sloan).

Embryo Transfer in Beef Cattle: Keys to a High-Success Program | UGA Beef Team Embryo transfer (ET) is an increasingly important tool for improving production efficiency and accelerating genetic progress in beef cattle. As with any technology, the success of ET is influenced by several factors. One may argue that pregnancy outcomes following ET should be greater than those obt...