The National Milk Producers Federation joined 15 other farm organizations in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence highlighting the importance of trade to America’s farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers, …
NASS Surveying Cattle Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is busy surveying some 40,000 cattle operations across the nation to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. The Cattle Survey is conducted twice a year to collect information on inventory of beef and dairy cattle, calf crop, and cattle on feed operations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show is January 19
The 34th annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 19, at the Turner Agri-Center in Arcadia, Florida. A variety of topics will be discussed including weed control, the economic outlook, energy & protein supplementation, and the Veterinary Feed Directive. Plus, there will be Florida Cattlemen’s Association committee updates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Concern Over Proposed Changes in WIC Feeding Program
National Academy of Sciences Suggests Major Reduction in Servings of Nutrient-Rich Milk Offered in WIC Program From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF, and Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of IDFA: “The NAS Committee’s recommendations would undermine the nutritional value of the WIC program to needy Americans. It is contradictory that the NAS report would both acknowledge that many …
A Look at 2017 Prospects for Livestock Producers
Many producers of meat animals may have another year of belt tightening ahead. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
Outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to become the next president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council when he leaves office later this month. Vilsack has not confirmed the plans, but a source familiar with the intentions told Agri-Pulse Vilsack will take the place of Tom Suber, who retired at the end of the year from the …
Sustainability Efforts in the Beef Industry
Sustainability is something that more and more people involved with agriculture continue to work with in various ways. That includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, as their Senior Director of Services for Sustainability, Ashley McDonald, says sustainability is very important to the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
NMPF, USDEC Statement on Selection of New U.S. Trade Representative
From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF, and Matt McKnight, Senior Vice President of Market Access, Regulatory and Industry Affairs for USDEC: “America’s dairy farmers and processors welcome the opportunity to work closely with Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. Trade Representative. The role of the U.S. Trade Representative is critical to successful U.S. engagement with growing global markets. …
Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention
Alabama cattlemen and women are invited to the capital city of Montgomery for the 2017 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, February 15-16, at the Renaissance Hotel and Montgomery Convention Center. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Livestock Still a Key Factor in Building Future Global Food Security
Despite charges that livestock production is not efficient and that plant foods are better for health and food security, some experts say livestock production will continue to be a key component of the world food system. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …