Despite China’s new dietary guidelines, U.S. meat export prospects remain strong. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio 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 Considers …
NPPC Urges Producers to Submit Comments
USDA has proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, according to the National Pork Producers Council if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law and would present serious challenges to livestock producers. NPPC opposes the new standards, and they point out there are a number of problems with the proposed …
USDA Signs Three International Agreements Supporting Animal Health and Global Trade
International trade is of course a key factor, but trade restrictions resulting from an animal disease outbreak can have devastating economic effects. With this in mind, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service signed three international agreements on this topic during a recent meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, France. These agreements will make it easier …
Pork Exports
Everett Griner talks about encouraging pork exports this year in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 Considers Efforts Important to …
Pleased with House Vote to Block Meat Reduction Programs
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted by voice vote an amendment that would block meat reduction programs, including “Meatless Mondays” at the Department of Defense. Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, explains why it’s important for America’s servicemen and women to have access to high quality beef. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
Pork Industry Researching Antibiotic-Resistance Gene
The origin of a dangerous antibiotic-resistance gene, now identified in both pigs and a human is a mystery, according to the chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council. Download Audio 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 …
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Meat Institute, found the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.4 million jobs and $257 billion in wages. The report says not only does the meat and …
Lawsuit over Pork Slogan Continues This Summer
The legal battle over the slogan “The Other White Meat” may get going again this summer in the courts. The National Pork Producers Council will continue to fight for a slogan that’s gained 300 percent in value and is widely recognized across the U.S. A report in DTN says the concern is growing that all checkoff programs could be in …
Lower Forecast for Red Meat and Poultry Production
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report from USDA, the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section indicates the forecast for total red meat and poultry production in 2016 and 2017 is lowered from last month, largely as higher feed prices dampen the rate of production growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Higher Hog Prices Battling Higher Feed Costs
American hog farmers are caught between higher prices from growing exports and the higher cost of feed due to lower South American corn and soybean production and weather concerns for U.S. crops. 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 …