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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released its analysis of the July 2025 U.S. pork and beef export numbers, based on the latest data from the USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted several key trends affecting meat exports, including strong pork demand in Latin America and ongoing beef export barriers to China. Halstrom began by addressing pork …
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has released a comprehensive new strategy aimed at tackling chronic childhood diseases through sweeping reforms across food, health, and education systems. The strategy includes 120 initiatives and executive actions intended to reshape national policy and deliver measurable outcomes for American families. “The document includes 120 initiatives and executive actions to ‘advance gold-standard science, …
The National Peanut Board is hitting the road this fall with its innovative HealthNut Club campaign, designed to bring peanut-powered nutrition to college campuses across the country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the health benefits of peanuts and encourage students to incorporate them into their daily routines. “The National Peanut Board has launched …
The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, in collaboration with the Florida Beef Council, recently held an educational primal breakdown workshop that gave attendees a unique, hands-on experience in beef processing and education. The event was aimed at increasing knowledge about beef cuts, meat quality, and maximizing value for producers and consumers alike. We spoke with Emily Beaty of Beaty Ranch LLC, one …
The release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy has drawn strong reactions from leading livestock organizations. Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) praised the second report’s alignment with agricultural priorities and science-based nutrition. According to a press release from the NCBA, “American Beef is a Perfect Fit with the Second …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has officially opened the application period for its Spring 2026 internship program, offering valuable opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the cattle and beef industry. “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced that that the application period has now opened for their internship program for the Spring 2026 semester. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, announcing up to $18 million in funding to strengthen the connection between local farmers and school nutrition programs across the country. “The USDA says that they will invest up to $18 million in farm to school projects connecting farmers with child …
By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …
With the threat of New World Screwworm on the horizon, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is taking proactive steps to prepare the state’s livestock industry. A coordinated meeting and workshop have been planned to ensure the state is fully equipped to respond quickly and effectively if the parasite is detected. We sat down with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama …
The Georgia Beef Board is proud to support the future of the beef industry by sponsoring the inaugural National Youth Cattleworking Contest, set to take place in Athens, Georgia, from September 16–17. This national event is designed to highlight the talents and skills of young cattle producers from across the country. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia …
