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Beef Processing Investigation and Chinese Scientist Admits Smuggling
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute reacts after President Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and a Chinese scientist charged with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty.
Ranchers Help Shape National Ag Policy in D.C.
California Ag Today
Cattle producers took their voices to the Capitol earlier this month during the USCA Fly-In, advocating for transparent markets, science-based livestock ID, and stronger labeling standards.
Cattle Producers Bring Priorities to Washington
Southeast Regional Ag News
Cattle producers from across the country met in D.C. earlier this month, voicing their concerns on fair markets, labeling, and herd health. The goal: policy that puts producers first
Packers & Stockyards Act Rule Impacts Poultry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week, the USDA issued a final poultry tournament rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation is calling it a step in the right direction
Annual Meeting-WSTFA Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says hard to believe, but it’s
that time of year for the 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show!
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Annual Meeting-WSTFA Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WSTFA President Jon DeVaney says hard to believe, but it’s
that time of year for the 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show!
Read More
Steady On-Feed, Higher Cash, and Elevated Beef
California Ag Today
What is going on with cattle supplies? Recent reports show steady on-feed numbers even as cash cattle prices move up. And when will consumers start pulling back?
R-CALF USA Say Price Discover Proposed Rule Good for US Cattle Producers
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF believes this proposed rule under the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act would restore competition to the marketplace for cattle producers.
WSTFA 120th Annual Meeting Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you haven’t made plans yet, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Yakima is right around the corner.
Fairness in cattle markets
Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.
WSTFA 120th Annual Meeting Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you haven’t made plans yet, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s 120th Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Yakima is right around the corner.
Fair and Competitive Markets and U.S. Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rule titled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.1 billion in May, down 2% from May of 2023.
NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
Appropriations Bill Being Monitored by Ag Industry
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union is concerned about the future of the Packers and Stockyards Acgt in appropriations bill rider.
Proposed USDA Rule to Create Fairness for Contract Poultry Growers
Line on Agriculture
USDSA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack says this proposed rule deals with unfair and deceptive practices by the poultry processors.
National Farmers Union on Packers and Stockyards Act
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers leader talks about where the rules written so far under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Pork Producers Push for Fair Marketplace
Line on Agriculture
National Pork Producers Council leaders remain engaged in discussions when it comes to creating fair and transparent rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
R-CALF USA Pleased with USDA Rule on Enforcing Packers & Stockyards Act
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United stock Growers of America CEO, Bill Bullard says that his organization has dedicated over a decade to advocating for this change
California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.