FMD in Germany Does Not Necessarily Translate to US Opportunity

Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Export Federations' take on what Foot and Mouth in Germany with regards to increased US meat export opportunity.

Bison meat

Idaho Ag Today
"Buying Local" has become important for many consumers, but there's a shortage of local butcher shop facilities and skilled employees.

Ag Braces for Port Strike and U.S. Egg Production Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt American red meat exports, U.S. egg production totaled 8.92 billion during November, down 4% from last year.

November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.

November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.

Science Behind Proposed Dietary Guidelines Questioned

Line on Agriculture
The proposed National Dietary Guidelines include changes in the protein category such as reducing red meat intake.

Beef and Dietary Guidelines

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed by some of the changes proposed by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage

The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary

Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.

Deere Finishes Year Strong and Greer Nominated U.S. Trade Representative

The Agribusiness Update
John Deere finished the year stronger than expected after aggressively cutting production and seeing solid demand for new tractors and precision ag technology, and Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Rep.

USDA Specialty Crop Programs and AG Trade Trip to Morocco

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs to help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers, and Reps from 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will travel to Casablanca, Morocco, December 2-5.

California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1

The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.

California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1

The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.

Record Fourth Quarter US Pork Exports

Line on Agriculture
Columbia leads the way in US pork imports.

Online Grocery Shopping Higher and Pork and Beef Exports Up

The Agribusiness Update
A recent report from the USDA highlights a significant shift toward online grocery shopping in the U.S., and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

Online Grocery Shopping Higher and Pork and Beef Exports Up

The Agribusiness Update
A recent report from the USDA highlights a significant shift toward online grocery shopping in the U.S., and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

UGA Number 1 on Commercial Products and Pork and Beef Exports Up

The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, and USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows September U.S. pork and beef exports were higher year-over-year.

Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers

The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.

Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers

The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.

Plant-Based “Meat” Growing Pains

California Ag Today
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve.

Colombia LIfts Ban on US Beef Imports

Line on Agriculture
Colombia closed borders to US beef after US H5NI detections. While they are reopening their border to US beef, there is still work to be done, according to the US Meat Export Federation.