New information released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows beef and pork exports last year at $18.1 billion had a significant impact on the corn and soybean industries. The numbers, from an independent study conducted by The Juday Group, notes U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 14.6% per bushel to the value of corn …
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
The Senate passed a resolution last week to block beef from Paraguay, now industry leaders are now looking to the House. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on the House to follow the Senate’s lead and pass a resolution against the import of beef from Paraguay. It comes after a USDA decision back in November to allow beef …
Good Demand Found at Recent Cattle Sale
Continued good demand is being found for both feeders and calves across the country. Mark Oppold looks at how cattle sold during a recent sale. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Forecasting Profitability in the Cattle Industry
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, CattleFax noted the smallest beef cow inventory in the last 50 years, coupled with historically strong demand, led to those higher average fed cattle and calf prices in 2023. And as reduced cattle numbers and beef production continue over the next three years, they note leverage and profitability will continue to favor cattle producers. …
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has a new president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was handed the gavel during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in Orlando, Florida. Eisele says his focus during his time as president is to advocate for opportunities to strengthen the industry for future generations. “It’s a crying shame we have to keep revisiting …
Cattle Producers to Discuss the Death Tax
The 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show officially kicks off today and runs through February 2 in Orlando. Various issues will be discussed during CattleCon24, with one of those being the death tax. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports the Death Tax Repeal Act, led by Reps. Randy Feenstra of Iowa and Sanford Bishop from Georgia. The Senate companion bill is …
Traders Waiting on Fed, Corporate Report
This is a big week for reports that traders on Wall Street are waiting to see. Mark Oppold has more on that and about the Fed meeting taking place right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
CattleCon24 Starts Wednesday in Orlando
Even if you didn’t pre-register for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show , you are still being urged to attend as registration is available at the event. CattleCon24, the cattle industry’s largest event of the year, kicks off Wednesday, January 31st and runs through Friday, February 2nd in Orlando. There will be a variety of educational opportunities including …
USDA Announces Remote Beef Grading Pilot Program
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef industry. “We’re watching with some concern some of what we’re seeing coming out of USDA. Obviously, they continue to be very focused on what they’re calling their competition agenda,” he said. Lane said NCBA believes that competition …