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Ground Beef Import Proclamation Signed by POTUS, H-2A Worker Wage Rate Verdict
Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump's proclamation to remove tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings has drawn criticism from some Republicans and the U.S. cattle industry, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
A federal judge has invalidated a Trump administration rule that would have lowered wages for some foreign farm workers, citing insufficient public input.
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Talks with Canada Escalate and Farmers Afraid to Speak
The Agribusiness Update
Canada is escalating its trade fight with the U.S., announcing retaliatory tariffs on about $19.9 billion worth of U.S. goods, including dairy and agricultural equipment, and ag leaders say farm country is facing a serious crisis and farmers are increasingly afraid to speak publicly.
US Phosphate Plant Coming Online, AFBF Against Beef Import Plan
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. livestock industry is concerned following President Trump's decision to remove import tariffs on beef, which could lower grocery prices but negatively impact domestic cattle producers. The AFBF, along with other associations, is communicating with the White House and Congress to oppose this move. Meanwhile, a new phosphate fertilizer plant in Wagaman, Louisiana, is set to reduce U.S. dependency on imported phosphate by up to 60%, producing 1.3 million metric tons annually. This developm
Rebuilding the U.S. Herds
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Trump administration has announced a new plan aimed at lowering beef prices for consumers, but will the plan negatively impact the farm economy?
Mexico Cattle Back in US and More Beef Coming
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. border has resumed live cattle imports from Mexico, starting with the Douglas Port in Arizona. The reopening comes after Sonora confirmed its first case of New World screwworm. Additionally, there's a push to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef imports to support U.S. farmers and ranchers, as a 14-month closure led to over a million head of cattle remaining in Mexico.
New Market Access for U.S. Red Meat
California Ag Today
Nigeria opens wider to U.S. beef and pork as trade remains top of mind.
Cattle Inventory Up, Placements Down, POTUS Beef Import Plan Critisized
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's August Cattle o Feed report showed a rise in feedlot inventory to over 11.1 million head, up nearly 200,000 from the previous year.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association criticized President Trump's call to increase beef imports, warning it could hinder efforts to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd
Read More English EPA Appointment and USDA Beef Export Data Errors
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau member Kate English has been appointed to the EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, and Democratic senators seeking answers from the USDA after a major error in U.S. beef export sales data.
Climate-Smart Farming Cuts and USDA Beef Export Data Errors
The Agribusiness Update
Lynda Hopkins, of the California Air Resources Board, criticized anticipated cuts to state-funded programs that incentivize climate-smart farming practices, and Democratic senators seeking answers from the USDA after a major error in U.S. beef export sales data.
Tarriff Free Beef to Enter the US, Brazil Fades as US Ethanol Competitor
Line on Agriculture
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef.
Brazil's ethanol industry expansion, driven by Chinese investment, is reducing Brazil's role in the global corn market.
Read More Canadians Pull Out of Talks and Argentinian Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called steep new U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of his country’s goods “a miscalculation” after trade talks with Canada collapsed, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized a social media post by President Trump regarding beef imports.
Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand
California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.
Beef-on-Dairy Cattle Gain Ground in U.S. Feedlots
Southeast Regional Ag News
More dairy farms are using beef genetics, and the resulting calves now represent a significant share of feedlot cattle.
More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Cargill workers approve 5‑year deal; farmers split on fertilizer buys as prices fall
Line on Agriculture
Cargill's Fort Morgan beef processing plant has resolved a three-month labor dispute with a new five-year agreement, allowing operations to resume around August 24th. Meanwhile, farmers are divided on whether to buy fertilizers now or wait due to fluctuating prices.
Meat Processing Plant Shutters, Wheat Production Outlook, El Niño Predicted
Line on Agriculture
Tyson Foods' closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois, capable of handling 3,000 cattle daily, has disrupted the supply chain. The World Agricultural Outlook Board has reduced the EU's wheat production estimate by 1.8 million tons due to extreme summer heat, impacting the yield and bringing the forecast to 134.2 million tons, down 11 million tons from last year. A potential historic El Niño event in the U.S., which could alter winter weather patterns.
NFU on Farm Bill Failure and Beef Export Value
The Agribusiness Update
After the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay, and although volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million.
Selling Direct Is Difficult, But Customer Service Goes A Long Way
Farm of the Future
Customer service can make or break a direct-to-consumer farm business.
Could Father’s Day Become U.S. Beef Day in Japan?
Southeast Regional Ag News
USMEF promotion encourages consumers to celebrate Dad with American beef.