Tiny Pest, Big Pasture Problems Across the Southeast

Southeast Regional Ag News
Pasture mealybugs spread through Florida and Georgia as researchers explore new management options and Alabama producers are urged to stay alert.

Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices?

Southeast Regional Ag News
New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.

Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices?

Southeast Regional Ag News
New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.

Another Southeast Meat Company Puts "Product of USA" on the Label

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's voluntary labeling initiative is gaining participants, but will it make a difference for cattle producers?

Fewer Mexican Cattle, More Mexican Beef?

California Ag Today
New economic research finds that restricting live cattle imports could benefit U.S. cattle prices, even as competition shifts to the beef market.

Georgia Expands Grazing Period to 365 Days

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA changes disaster assistance rules for eligible Georgia pastures.

Two California Beef Companies Embrace Product of USA Label

California Ag Today
Eel River Organic Beef joins Harris Ranch in adopting stricter labeling standards, but what could the designation mean for California cattle producers?

The Cattle Supply Crunch Isn't Letting Up

Southeast Regional Ag News
UF livestock economist Hannah Baker examines the latest cattle numbers and what they reveal about tightening supplies.

U.S. Beef Exports Climb, But China Remains a Challenge

California Ag Today
Strong demand from Taiwan and South Korea boosts August beef export value, while trade barriers continue to weigh on the broader market.

Could More Federal Grazing Be on the Horizon for California Ranchers?

California Ag Today
USDA is revisiting a directive aimed at restoring grazing capacity, and ranchers are being asked to explore what it could mean for their operations.

Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge

California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.

The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More.

Southeast Regional Ag News
July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.

More Value, Same Beef

California Ag Today
July beef export volume held steady, but stronger global demand pushed export value higher.

Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

Cattle Research Meets the Rancher

California Ag Today
California researchers are invited to bring their beef cattle work directly to producers at this year’s Cattlemen’s Poster Session.

Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Georgia

Southeast Regional Ag News
First confirmed case adds to concerns over the invasive grass pest across the Southeast.

USDA Sets Quarterly Reviews for New World Screwworm Response

California Ag Today
Livestock producers and industry groups will have regular opportunities to weigh in as APHIS updates its response playbook.

Cattle Prices High, Margins Tight — Packers Hit with Class-Action Suit

Line on Agriculture
Cattle prices are strong but rising input costs and inflation are squeezing producer margins, while a federal judge has certified a class-action alleging major packers manipulated markets (2015–2020) by slowing slaughter and coordinating purchases to depress prices.

Georgia Beef Producers Renew Commission Assessment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Beef producers approve continued $1-per-head assessment to fund research, education and promotion.

California Awards $2 Million to Help Ranchers Facing Wolf Losses

California Ag Today
New funding will reimburse livestock losses while producers continue pushing for longer-term solutions.