EPA Grants RFS Exemptions, USDA Introduces New Rancher Intiative

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The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the impact.

Meanwhile, the USDA's Ranchers First Initiative introduces a new insurance option for ranchers to retain heifers for breeding, expands disaster assistance, supports small beef processors, and prioritizes American beef in federal procurement.

China Renews U.S. Beef Registrations

California Ag Today
USMEF says China’s renewed approvals could help restart purchases from American beef suppliers.

USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label

California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.

Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad

Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan

California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

U.S. Red Meat Export Trends Show Strengths and Struggles

Southeast Regional Ag News
Pork and lamb exports held firm while beef shipments faced major barriers in key global markets.

USDA Plan Boosts Ranchers, But Argentine Beef Imports Raise Concern

California Ag Today
California Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.

USDA Move Will Increase Demand for US Beef

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R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, Bill Bullard explains how USDA has recently moved to ensure meat purchased for US nutrition programs is born, raised, and slaughtered in the US