Ocala Stockyard

10/03/2026

View Mike McRae's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

View Mike McRae's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/02/2026

His chair was empty Monday, with his M&M Cattle hat resting on it.

Like so many of you, we were saddened and shocked Sunday morning when the call came.

Mike McRae will be remembered around Ocala Stockyard for his contagious smile, his humor, and the kindness he always showed to those around him. He was one of those familiar faces we looked forward to seeing each week.

Please keep Mike’s family and friends in your prayers during the days ahead.

We’ll sure miss you every Monday, Mike. ❤️

10/01/2026

The October issue of The Florida Cattleman & Livestock Journal is here!

This month’s cover features FCLA alumnus Jarrett Griffin working cattle at Williamson Cattle Company.

Inside, catch up on the latest from Florida’s cattle industry, including association updates, industry news and stories from cattlemen across the state.

Keep an eye out for the October issue in your mailbox!

09/30/2026

Yes to Amendment 2!

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association supported and worked to advance Amendment 2, which would exempt qualifying tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism from ad valorem taxation when it is habitually located or typically present on agriculturally classified land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. For Florida farmers and ranchers, that can include qualifying equipment and tools used every day to produce the food and agricultural products our state depends on.

Amendment 2 is agriculture-specific and is separate from Amendment 3. Like all amendments to Florida’s Constitution, it requires at least 60% voter approval. If approved, Amendment 2 would first apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2027.

On November 3, Vote YES on Amendment 2 and support Florida agriculture.

09/12/2026

This Monday is the Wayne Brown Jr. rollover sale!
🐂 Drop off an animal and put it in Wayne’s pen to sell.
🐂 Have an amount deducted from your check.
🐂 Donate to the cause!
However you can help… it all can make a difference!
Above all be in prayer that Wayne gets a heart soon!
Spread the word!

We are closed Monday for Labor Day!

However, the following Monday, 9/14/26, will be the benefit for Wayne Brown Jr.!

How can you help?
🐂 You can drop cattle off for the Wayne. Brown pen. (This pen will sell 1st, and no commission will be taken.)
🐂 If you are bringing cattle to sell, you can ask that an amount be deducted from your check for Wayne.
🐂 Can’t attend, no problem… you can mail a check made payable to Wayne Brown to the Ocala Stockyard.

Wayne has poured his heart into our industry and the people in it for years, now let’s pour ours into the fundraising for his heart transplant.

09/06/2026

We are closed Monday for Labor Day!

However, the following Monday, 9/14/26, will be the benefit for Wayne Brown Jr.!

How can you help?
🐂 You can drop cattle off for the Wayne. Brown pen. (This pen will sell 1st, and no commission will be taken.)
🐂 If you are bringing cattle to sell, you can ask that an amount be deducted from your check for Wayne.
🐂 Can’t attend, no problem… you can mail a check made payable to Wayne Brown to the Ocala Stockyard.

Wayne has poured his heart into our industry and the people in it for years, now let’s pour ours into the fundraising for his heart transplant.

09/04/2026

Reminder: there will be no cattle sale on Monday.
We are closed for Labor Day - enjoy your holiday.

08/29/2026

More competition. Less unnecessary regulation. Strong food safety standards.

NCBA supports creating more opportunities for small, mid-size and regional beef processors—and eliminating unnecessary regulations that make it harder for those businesses to compete.

But weakening federal meat inspection and food safety standards is not the answer.

America’s cattle producers have spent generations earning consumer confidence in the safety and quality of U.S. beef. That trust is invaluable, and so is the gold standard food safety system that helps sustain it. Neither should be jeopardized for a short-term political solution.

If Washington wants to help cattle producers, the focus should be on:
✅ Reducing legitimate regulatory burdens
✅ Lowering fuel and fertilizer costs
✅ Protecting the U.S. cattle herd from foreign animal disease
✅ Expanding opportunities for small, mid-size and regional processors

American farmers and ranchers know how to produce safe, high-quality beef.

Washington should stop trying to manage the cattle business and let the market work.

08/27/2026

The price trend report for Monday's cattle sale is below.

Remember, we will be closed on September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.

08/27/2026

Here is the price trend report for last Friday's goat and hog sale. The next goat and hog sale is 9/4/26 at 12:00 p.m.