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Beef Price-Fixing Lawsuit is Settled

Tyson and Cargill Agree to $87.5 Million Settlement in Beef Price-Fixing Lawsuit Tyson Foods and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million in a settlement reached with the Consumer Indirect Purchaser plaintiffs in a beef price-fixing lawsuit that began in 2019. The settlement, filed this week in a Minnesota U.S. District Court, marks a significant development in the ongoing legal …

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National Cattlemen’s Foundation CME Group Scholarship Application Period Now Open

CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship Applications Open for 2025 The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and CME Group have officially opened the application period for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship Program, offering financial support to students pursuing careers in agriculture and the beef industry. Todd Johnson, Senior Vice President of Federation Services for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, shared an …

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FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) has received a critical boost to its mission with newly established recurring funding from the Florida Legislature. This change brings stability to a board that plays a vital role in supporting Florida’s beef and cattle industry. We spoke with Woody Larson …

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FDA Approves First Drug For Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm

FDA Approves First Drug for New World Screwworm in Cattle: Dectomax-CA1 In a major step forward for livestock health and protection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved the first drug in the U.S. for the prevention and treatment of New World Screwworm (NWS). “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conditionally approved the first drug for …

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Another New World Screwworm Detection In Mexico

USDA Responds Swiftly to New World Screwworm Detection in Mexico A new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Mexico, roughly 170 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, according to an official announcement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. “In a post on X, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that another case of New World …

Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds

Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most feed at the time relied on low-cost fillers, Kent believed that young calves deserved high-quality feed supplements to ensure better growth and health. The Creation of Kent Baby Beef Kent …

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Florida Beef Council Reports Big Wins from 2025 Southeastern States Digital Campaign

The Florida Beef Council is celebrating a highly successful run in this year’s Southeastern States Digital Campaign, partnering with other state beef councils to deliver the beef message directly to consumers throughout the summer. We caught up with Deanne Maples from the Florida Beef Council for more details. “So it’s the Southeastern States Digital Campaign. And I wanna start by …

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Alabama Celebrates October Beef Month with Statewide Promotions and Local Events

October is officially Beef Month in Alabama, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pulling out all the stops to promote beef from the pasture to the plate. We caught up with Bailey Watson from the association to learn more about this month’s activities and how Alabamians can get involved. “At the state level, our biggest priority this month is to …

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Industry Reaction to Rumored Heifer Retention Program On Social Media

Late last month, a USDA press release sparked significant conversation within the cattle industry. Many producers and stakeholders believed an incentive or heifer retention program was being introduced. However, Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), provided important clarification in a recent discussion. “This is one of those really good examples of …