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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.
Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
California Ag Today
High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.
Cattle Imports from Mexico Resume
California Ag Today
To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of Mexican cattle and bison in November 2024 after a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in southern Mexico.
China Investigates Beef Imports
Southeast Regional Ag News
In an update from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, they report that China has launched an investigation into beef imports from their trading partners to help determine whether a surge in shipments from overseas has hurt their domestic animal agriculture industry.
China to Investigate the Impacts of Beef Imports
California Ag Today
The country is hoping to determine whether a surge in shipments from overseas has hurt their domestic animal agriculture industry.
Rah! Rah! Beef Imports?
Southeast Regional Ag News
If beef imports and exports were in a competition, the former is in the lead. Beef imports have rose 22.5% year-over-year.
Beef Trade Trends Reflect Shifting Markets
California Ag Today
Japan has reclaimed the top export market position for U.S. beef while import shipments from Australia are up 69.4%.
Concerns on USDA Allowing Paraguayan Beef Imports
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that Paraguay is a country with known foot and mouth disease in cattle.
Reduced Production, Higher Prices Hard on Beef Exports
California Ag Today
U.S. beef exports fell by 4.5% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, continuing a downward trend from a 14.3% year-over-year decrease in 2023.
Resolution of Disapproval Submitted Over Paraguay Beef Imports
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA says that the decison to allow fresh beef imports from Paraguay was driven by ulterior motives.
North American Beef Orgs Stand Together
California Ag Today
The NCBA, along with its Canadian and Mexican counterparts, have signed a joint statement pledging to work together.
Paraguay Beef Imports Could Jeopardize Food Safety
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the U.S. is wrong to allow imports of Paraguayan beef due to geopolitical reasons.
Senator Calls Mandatory COOL a Win-Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.
New Year, Expected Unexpected Surprises
Southeast Regional Ag News
Geopolitical factors, elections, and many other surprises await the agricultural economy in 2024.
Paraguay Beef Suspension Not Upheld
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, on of several ag groups not happy with USDA allowing Parguaian Beef imports back into the US.
Biden Administration's Beef Imports Rattle Senators
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in 25 years, beef imports from Paraguay are being accepted in the U.S. The moved has prompted a strong response from U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.).
R-CALF Questions USDA's Proposal to Allow Paraguay Beef Imports
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF CEO, Bill Bullard