dairy

U.S. Dairy Wants a Level Playing Field with Canada

Senators from three U.S. dairy states are calling on the Trump administration to help level the playing field for dairy farmers as trade talks continue between Canada and the U.S. For years, Canada has skirted international trade agreements, including the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA), by blocking American producers from Canadian markets and exporting Canadian dairy products at artificially low prices, undercutting …

WOTUS rule

NCBA Pleased with WOTUS Revision Announcement

We recently told you that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). As Rusty Halvorson reports, this announcement pleased those with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. To read more about this EPA announcement, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Participates in GCA Convention

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention was held recently in Augusta, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was able to be a part of the annual event. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a good gathering for them to talk about what is happening in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Involved with Digital Campaigns

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently involved with two digital campaigns to help get the beef message out to consumers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explains how they work. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

mooseum

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s MOOseum Provides Learning Opportunities

Teachers across Alabama look for learning opportunities for their younger students, and one of those places that many like to visit is the MOOseum at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is the time of the year they see visits from a lot of students. For the past 30 years, the MOOseum has been the …

China

Tariffs Will Affect Red Meat Exports

Many segments of U.S. agriculture will be affected by tariffs, including the red meat industry. As Rusty Halvorson reports, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war. According to the latest export report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports were more than $415 per fed steer or heifer, and pork exports totaled more …

meat production

Meat Production and Price Projections for 2025

During the recent USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, the outlook for beef, pork, and poultry meat production, trade, and prices were discussed for this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

trade

January Beef Exports Above Year-Ago; Pork Trends Modestly Lower

According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of U.S. beef in January trended higher than a year ago. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USMEF notes January beef exports reached 102,840 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, while value increased 5% to $804.6 million. Pork exports totaled 243,965 mt in January, down 3% …

Cattle on Feed

Paying Up for Feeder Cattle

During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …