domestic

New World Screwworm Partnership Strengthened

The ongoing effort to combat the new world screwworm was strengthened earlier this week with the announcement of additional funding to renovate a fruit fly facility in Mexico. The $21 Million investment in the facility in Metapa, Mexico, will produce an additional 60-100 million additional sterile New world screwworm flies weekly in an effort to push the current fly population …

exports

USDA Provides Funding Increase for Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that they will be providing a funding increase for reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. The $14.5 Million in reimbursements will allow states to continue their own inspection programs ensuring food safety and reducing pressure on state budgets to support local slaughter and meat processing facilities.  In a press release, …

interest

Greater Export Opportunities For Sorghum As Poultry Feed

The exportation of sorghum may provide an opportunity for US producers as other countries seek an alternative feed grain for poultry production. USDA Research Economist Michael Johnson shared insights to a study that was conducted among 12 countries and their use of alternative grains in poultry production. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Cattle on Feed Report

Insights from the May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report

The May 2025 Cattle on Feed Report showed fewer placements of cattle in feedlots amid strong demand for beef. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

AJCA Roundup Registration Now Open

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup the summer and we caught up with Reid McGuire with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to get the details on this event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

corn

Commodity Review in May Trading

Mark Oppold recaps the May trading of commodities and Dale Sandlin shares an NAFB story on President Trump’s call for a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

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Agriculture Industry Reaction To Make America Healthy Again Proposal

The agriculture community is reacting to the release of the report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission headed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While the report includes items like vaccines, the use of digital devices and the lack of physical activity, many in the agriculture industry are weighing in on how the report impacts …

lame duck session

Livestock Industry Reacts to House’s Passage of Reconciliation Bill

With the passage of the Reconciliation Bill by the US House of Representatives the livestock industry is reacting to the items included in the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein said, “Cattle farmers and ranchers need Congress to invest in cattle health, strengthen our resources against foreign animal disease, support producers recovering from disasters or depredation, and …

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US Debt Certificate Ownership

Mark Oppold highlights the ownership of US Debt Certificates in this episode of Bottomline. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

pork exports

Demand For US Pork Growing in Mexico Amid Competition

The demand for US Pork Continues to grow in Mexico according to the US Meat Export Federation Mexico Director Gerard Rodriguez. While there’s new competition in the market due to zero-duty access, the demand for US pork has continued to expand in 2025. Rodriguez shares his insights on this demand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …