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US Beef and Pork Exports Lower in April According to USMEF

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-06-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 6, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- June 6, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,034 head compared to 7,757 last week and 10,699 last …

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USMEF Finds New Markets for Products Usually Exported to China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …

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Fair and Free Trade for Beef A Component of Trade Negotiations

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tariff

As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …

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NAFB Purdue Researchers Develop a New Avian Influenza Test

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, Livestock, Poultry, Research

Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian influenza. The novel test addresses the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective surveillance tool to combat the global threat posed by avian influenza viruses. The test is suitable for use in field settings, including areas with limited access to advanced laboratory facilities. A key advantage …

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Top Traded Commodities in 2025: Snapshot of Winners-Losers

Dan Cattle, Marketing

As we cross the five-month mark in 2025, a new ranking of top-traded commodities highlights some unexpected leaders and laggards in the market. From precious metals to grains and livestock, market performance tells a dynamic story of economic sentiment, supply pressures, and shifting demand. Top Performers So Far Leading the pack is gold, which has seen a remarkable 22.4% increase …

dairy industry

June Is Dairy Month

Dale Sandlin Dairy, Trade, USDA

Mark Oppold spotlights June Dairy Month and Dale Sandlin shares a few insights on US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Italy Trade Trip. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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The Dairy Alliance Provides Details on June Dairy Month

Dale Sandlin Cattle, Dairy

The Dairy Alliance is celebrating June Dairy Month with many activities and efforts to highlight the dairy industry across the southeast. We caught up with Audri Crews, Manager of Ag Affairs for Georgia for The Dairy Alliance who provided details on their activities. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-30-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 30, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 30, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,757 head compared to 10,738 last week and 8,067 last …