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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that New Mexico is officially joining the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, a move designed to expand processing opportunities and strengthen food safety oversight within the state. The agreement between USDA and the New Mexico State Livestock Board makes New Mexico the 31st state to operate an approved State Meat and Poultry …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering an early look at the cattle market outlook for next year. In this report, Mark Jekanowski, chair of the World Agricultural Outlook Board, discusses USDA’s latest forecast for 2027 beef production and steer prices. “For 2027, we have a reduction of about 150 million pounds this month for beef production, reflecting our expectations …
This afternoon’s monthly cattle on feed report expected to show more cattle on feed, perhaps more important, more cattle being fed longer. Average estimates show the cattle on feed up one to two percent from a year ago. Bottom-line analysts add that the number of cattle on feed more than 150 days will be over three and a half million …
U.S. beef exports delivered another strong month in July, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Export volume held steady at just over 89,000 metric tons, while export value climbed 6% from a year ago to nearly $797 million. Strong demand from Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, the Middle East, Colombia, the Caribbean, and …
An update on the fight against New World Screwworm. Research entomologist Alex Arp describes the new NovoFly, a new strand of sterile flies. “We’ll mass produce a lot of screwworm flies, sterilize them with gamma radiation, and then release them over a large area. And continuously over time, this will kill off the population. Only the male flies are actually …
When we talk about U.S. agricultural exports, it’s easy to think about commodities like beef, corn, or soybeans. But American livestock genetics are also finding a place in international markets. New Zealand is itself a major agricultural exporter, sending much of what its farmers produce to customers around the world. During a recent U.S. agricultural trade mission to New Zealand …
Australia and New Zealand are major livestock producing countries, and USDA says that could create additional opportunities for American feed products. Luke Lindberg, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, recently traveled to both countries as part of a U.S. agricultural trade mission. While Australia and New Zealand are already mature markets, Lindberg says USDA still sees opportunities to …
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening America’s cattle industry and supporting ranchers across the country. During an event in Washington, the administration announced a series of new actions designed to rebuild the nation’s cattle herd, which currently remains at its smallest level since the 1950s. One executive order focuses on predator management. It directs federal …
Youth involvement, especially in the cattle industry, is imperative for a brighter future. This is something that the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association firmly believes in. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation supports future generations through scholarship opportunities. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to tell us more. “We are super excited. It is scholarship season here at the …
The Florida Beef Council recently attended the American Academy of Pediatrics Florida meeting. Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council sat down with us to discuss this further. “This weekend, the Florida Beef Council was proud to serve as the vitality and wellness partner for the American Academy of Pediatrics Florida meeting over the Labor Day weekend,” Maples said. “And …
