Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester urged the Trump Administration to move quickly to tear down trade barriers for U.S. beef in Japan. Speaking at a public hearing on the potential economic impact of a U.S.-Japan bilateral trade agreement, Kester noted that reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers would benefit Japanese consumers and U.S. cattle producers. Japan is the top …

Dairy Farmers Want Access to Japan

America’s dairy farmers are urging President Trump to work on opening up the Japanese market as soon as possible. Officials are getting ready to begin trade talks between the two countries next month. The National Milk Producers Federation was one of four groups that gave testimony at the U.S. International Trade Commission hearing on the potential trade pact. The Office …

U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the government of Morocco has agreed to allow imports of U.S. beef and beef products into Morocco. 2018 is the first year that U.S. beef and poultry exporters have access to Morocco’s market under the terms of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Morocco opened its …

NMPF Applauds USDA Support for More Milk Options in School Meals

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The final rule implementing regulatory changes needed to add low-fat flavored milk to more school menus and other nutrition programs serving children was announced by the USDA and will be published later this month …

NCBA: Lawmakers Dealing with Issues Important to Cattle Producers

Livestock haulers currently exempt from implementing electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been closely watching what happens in Washington D.C. as groups work with Congress to secure a temporary exemption past the December 7th deadline. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Allison Rivera, told us those efforts include attending a meeting just a few weeks ago at …

Optimistic about Beef Trade

Trade issues for agriculture have been up and down over the past few months, but U.S. beef exports are doing very well here at the end of the year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, says they are optimistic. Optimistic about Beef Trade Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show

The 36th annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Turner Agri-Civic Center in Arcadia. This year’s theme is “Building a Better Florida Cow”. Topics to be discussed include looking at a practical ranch approach to genetics, making selections for temperament, beef cattle reproduction and there will be a panel discussing …

Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention

Alabama cattle producers are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes producers will attend the Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member

For the past few months, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) has had an open position. But according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, that position has now been filled. Florida Beef Council Hires New Staff Member Image credit: Florida Beef Council / Succulent Filet in a Field of Greens / Get the Recipe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …