livestock industry

Reminding Producers of the Corporate Transparency Act

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reminds cattle producers to consult their tax attorneys regarding the Corporate Transparency Act as key deadlines approach at the end of this year. The Act was passed by Congress in 2021 and requires companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Treasury. The legislation’s goal is …

meat trade

USMEF Coordinates International Collaboration for Merchandising U.S. Beef and Pork Abroad

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S. Meat Export Federation has coordinated strategic collaboration between major U.S. beef and pork export markets. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

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CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues

Dan Legislative, Livestock, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Pork producers here are feeling the squeeze of an animal confinement law from two thousand miles away. We’re now eight months into the enforcement of California’s animal confinement legislation Prop 12, and pork producers around the nation are feeling the effect. National Pork Producers Council Economist Holly Cook said it’s a costly transition for producers. “So, from a production standpoint, …

Cattle on Feed

Beef Market Appears Bullish

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The July Cattle on Feed Report showed the on-feed number slightly above last year. Dr. Derrell Peel, a livestock market economist with Oklahoma State University Extension, talks about the report numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

hog futures

Study Shows U.S. Pork to be Safe

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

The U.S. pork industry invested time and money into proving the safety of U.S. pork for international markets. Listen below for more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

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Multi-Pronged Approach to Beef on Dairy Crosses

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

Researchers are taking a multi-pronged approach to beef on dairy crosses. In a study of producers, Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Denise Schwab found there are three components: sharing what producers are doing, a research database of all beef on dairy crosses, and a research study tracking baby calves from birth to market. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

GCA and GBB Wraps up Summer Internship

Will Jordan Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board wrapped up their joint summer internship this week. Summer intern, Summer Edwards, shares about her experience. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Strategic Beef Promotion Across Alabama

Will Jordan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Alabama Beef Checkoff is working hard through strategic investment and strategic partnerships. Checkoff programs coordinator, Josie Jones, shares more on this summer’s beef promotion activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Hogs and Pigs Report

Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy

Dan Economy, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Despite some challenges this year, the U.S. pork industry remains an important contributor to the nation’s economy.  National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), released its latest Economic Impact Report featuring new data on the U.S. pork industry’s contributions to the national economy. “It’s an interesting report because we look not just at the farm level, but we estimate the impact that arises …

Sheep Industry Sees Value in Producer Education

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Sheep-Goats

The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs group has received a grant in the amount of $89,580 from the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center to develop a beginning producer education program. The program will incorporate online education, producer workshops and an online forum, according to Cody Chambliss and Kelly Froehlich, Ph.D., of the Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs Steering …