Many in agriculture were pleased with President Trump’s signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Wednesday at the White House. That includes various livestock groups, like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). NCBA President Jennifer Houston attended the signing ceremony and afterwards issued a release saying: “This is a great day for America’s cattle producers and we were once again honored …
Beef, Pork Production Hit Record Highs in December
Pork and red meat production hit a monthly record in December. The USDA says pork production totaled 2.44 billion pounds, a nine percent jump over December of the previous year. Slaughter was also higher, up nine percent to 11.4 million head. The average live weight gaining was up two pounds to 288 pounds. Beef production totaled 4.72 billion pounds, a …
U.S. Production of Most Meats Expected to Increase in 2020
According to USDA’s latest outlook, most meat production is expected to increase this year. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
China Drives November Pork Exports to New Heights
November exports of U.S. pork set new records for both volume (259,812 metric tons) and value ($712.7 million), driven in large part by surging demand from China. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Study to Learn Lessons about African Swine Fever
We’ve talked various times about African Swine Fever (ASF) and how devastating of a disease it’s been in various countries. So efforts to keep it out of the U.S. continue, and according to a story from Rod Bain, that includes current research which hopes to find clues about the disease on the ground level in Vietnam. And Paul Sundberg with …
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called Impossible Foods’ naming convention for its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labelling law. Citing law that prohibits the use of words that redefine pork as it has been known by consumers for centuries, Dr. Dan Kovich, director of science and technology for the National Pork …
Expanded Opportunities for U.S. Chilled Pork in Hong Kong
New opportunities for the U.S. pork industry have risen in Hong Kong due to African swine fever (ASF). The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is utilizing funding support from the National Pork Board and the USDA Market Access Program to help fill the gap. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) from entering the United States. This funding, included in the fiscal year 2020 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, is a top priority for …
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
Nearly 200,000 New American Jobs; Doubling U.S. Pork Sales Among Other Benefits of Duty-Free Access to China Over 10 Years (NPPC) — Securing zero-tariff access to China for U.S. pork would be an economic boon for American agriculture and the country, according to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Based on an analysis by Iowa State University (ISU) Economist Dermot …
Beef, Pork and Broiler Forecast for 2020
USDA’s latest forecast for beef cattle producers, hog producers and the broiler industry in 2020 may not look much different from this year’s trends. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …