Senate Committee

Senate Committee Advances Bill To Provide Funding to USDA Agencies

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Eggs, Funding, Legislative, Livestock, Marketing, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Poultry

Senate Moves Forward with $27.1 Billion USDA Funding Package The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill allocating $27.1 billion in discretionary spending to key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the measure is designed to strengthen …

Beef Prices

Beef Prices Hit Record Highs in June

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

Ground Beef Prices Continue Upward Climb Ground beef prices in the United States surged to new highs in June, reflecting ongoing challenges in the cattle industry and global trade dynamics. According to a report from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, prices are being driven up by a combination of domestic herd contraction and international import restrictions. Dale Sandlin with …

Meat Processors

Meat Processors Gather in Kansas City for 2025 AAMP Convention

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) is set to kick off its annual convention tomorrow in Kansas City, drawing more than 1,600 processors from across the country. As the largest trade organization representing both small and large-scale meatpacking professionals, AAMP continues to honor its historic roots while addressing today’s most pressing challenges in food safety and security. Honoring a …

North Georgia Technical College

North Georgia Technical College Changes Within Ag Education Programs

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education, Georgia, Livestock

Adapting to a Changing Agricultural Landscape North Georgia Technical College is revamping its agriculture curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the industry. With technological advancements and shifting labor dynamics reshaping the way farms and agricultural businesses operate, the college is taking proactive steps to ensure students are well-prepared for careers in modern agriculture. Rusty Logan, Department Chair for Agriculture …

milk

USDA Raises Milk Production and Price Forecasts for 2025–2026

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Marketing, USDA

USDA Forecasts Stronger U.S. Milk Output and Price Adjustments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest milk product class and price forecast for 2025 and 2026, offering new insights into the dairy sector’s economic trajectory. According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski, the outlook includes significant upward revisions in production and modest shifts in commodity …

foodborne illness

USDA Reveals Plan to Address Foodborne Illness

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Eggs, FSIS, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Research, USDA

New Food Safety Laboratory Opens with National Strategy to Protect Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat foodborne illness with the recent opening of its modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan enhances the Department’s approach to food safety, particularly concerning meat, poultry, and egg products. …

usmef

USMEF Urges USTR to Review Market Issues in Africa and the Caribbean

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S. Meat Export Federation Pushes for Trade Barrier Reforms The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is calling on the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to take decisive action to address persistent trade barriers in several African and Caribbean nations that are restricting U.S. red meat exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted key market access challenges, …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-18-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 18, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 18, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,190 head compared to 10,454 last week and 11,571 last …

Black Vulture Relief Act

Black Vulture Relief Act Advances Through House Committee

Dan Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Regulation

The House Natural Resources Committee has advanced the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025, bringing cattle producers one step closer to improved protection for their herds. The bill is a response to growing concerns over black vulture attacks on newborn livestock across the southeastern United States. Simplifying Predator Control for Ranchers If passed, the Black Vulture Relief Act would allow …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Recaps Process For Next Year’s Checkoff Initiatives

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Florida Beef Council Participates in National Beef Industry Planning Each summer, the cattle industry gathers for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Summer Business Meeting. This year’s event, held in San Diego, brought together leaders from across the country, including representatives from the Florida Beef Council, to help shape the direction of the beef checkoff program for the upcoming fiscal …