Proposition 12 was scheduled to be implemented in California on July 1st, but after concerns from many in the industry about various challenges, an extra six months of additional relief for products in the supply chain was granted. After this, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) CEO Bryan Humphreys released a statement saying: “It is welcome news to America’s pig farmers and consumers …
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
The continuing trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the radar of likely lamb consumers. This month, the American Lamb Board (ALB) connected with 50 of these U.S. businesses through its new “Butcher Box” direct mail kit. The goal is to re-engage with this audience for long-lasting relationships that lead to increased sales of domestic …
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
Localizing the love of lamb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The continuing trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the radar of likely lamb consumers. In June, the American Lamb Board (ALB) connected with 50 of these U.S. businesses through its new “Butcher Box” direct mail kit. The goal is …
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy. “Consumers should be able to trust …
USMEF Pleased with Tentative Agreement at West Coast Ports
Good news this week for U.S. red meat exporters concerning the West Coast ports. Wednesday night, the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has announced a tentative agreement on a six-year contract. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s John Herath has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Underutilized Cuts Key to Expanding U.S. Lamb Exports to Caribbean
 While the Caribbean is the largest export destination for U.S. lamb cuts, the region is extremely competitive, attracting large volumes of lower-priced lamb from Australia and New Zealand. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s John Herath. Has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Disaster Assistance Application Process Soon Taking Place
$3.7 billion dollars has been set aside as part of USDA’s Emergency Relief and Emergency Livestock Relief (ELRP) programs for producers who suffered weather related disaster losses in 2022. Rod Bain reports that applications will soon be accepted. Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) – provides livestock producers, who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program for forage losses due to …
Broad-Based Growth for April Pork Exports; Beef Exports Trend Lower
Exports of U.S. pork, during the month of April, saw gains in a wide range of markets. That’s according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, despite the fact export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. …
NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel this week at the 2023 World Pork Expo. NPPC board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities vital to protecting producers’ livelihoods and ensuring pork production remains a pillar of the U.S. economy. NPPC President Scott Hays says, “Advocating for reasonable public policy, expanding exports, protecting our animals from foreign …
West Coast Labor Dispute Affecting Red Meat Exports
Contract negotiations between West Coast longshoremen and container terminal operators faced a breakdown last Friday, as work stoppages effectively closed the Port of Oakland and slowed operations up and down the coast. And that is affecting the shipping of agricultural products, including red meat. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, explains why the West Coast port labor impasse is of …