Key Market Access Issues to Be Discussed at Conference

This week the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will hold its Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona. Joe Schuele has details about the meeting.     Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Brazil’s JBS Suspending Work at Seven Facilities

Brazil’s JBS SA announced last week it would suspend its cattle purchases and slaughter activities at seven facilities for an indefinite period. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the move follows a local court decision that decided to freeze the U.S. equivalent of $230 million in assets belonging to the controlling company of JBS. The assets were blocked following the request …

NFU on USDA Farmer Fair Practices Rule Decision

Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture announced it would be terminating the Farmer Fair Practices Rule on Competitive Injury. A rule that, according to the National Farmers Unions, would have provided the most basic of protections to American family farmers and ranchers as they endure increasingly concentrated markets and unfair treatment from multinational meatpackers. NFU President Roger Johnson says …

Florida Beef Council Hires New Team Member

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) just added a new person to its team to help with promoting the beef message to consumers across the state. Sarah Krieger, who comes on board as a registered dietician, has details about her new position with FBC. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Georgia Beef Board Talks with Consumers and Producers

The Georgia Beef Board just wrapped up its exhibit at the Georgia National Fair and is now in Moultrie for the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. In the Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board had a great time talking with consumers at the fair.     Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Highlights from August Red Meat Export Results

According to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef exports posted another outstanding performance in August, remaining well above last year’s pace. Joe Schuele has the story.   Another Strong Month for U.S. Beef Exports; Pork Exports Slightly Lower Year-over-Year U.S. beef exports posted another outstanding performance in August, remaining well above …

Beef 101 Courses Continue in Alabama

One of the most popular programs through the beef checkoff in Alabama are the Beef 101 courses. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley, more of those are coming up.     Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …

Beef Exports Remain Strong, Pork Slightly Lower

A monthly measure of meat exports shows U.S. beef posted another outstanding performance in August, remaining well above last year’s pace, and August pork exports increased from the previous month but were down slightly year-over-year. The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that August beef exports totaled 112,000 metric tons, up five percent from a year ago and the largest of …

EU, Canada, Settle 21 Year Beef Fight

Canada and the European Union have settled a 21-year dispute of hormone-treated meat, according to Reuters. In a filing with the World Trade Organization this week, Canada and the EU announced the settlement of the dispute that began in 1996. Under the terms of the settlement, Canada gives up any right to retaliate over the decades-old complaint, which alleged the …