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Arrest Highlights Florida's Screwworm Crackdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
State says livestock import rules are being strictly enforced to keep New World Screwworm out.
Beef Export Values Hold Strong Despite Trade Challenges
California Ag Today
Demand from key international markets helped lift the value of U.S. beef exports in May, even as shipment volumes declined.
Beef Export Value Climbs Despite Trade Headwinds
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. beef shipments dipped in May, but higher values and strong demand from key markets offered encouraging signs for producers.
Prime Beef Production Keeps Climbing
Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent grading data show Prime beef outpacing Select by more than two-to-one.
R-CALF Farm Bill Priorities
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, led by CEO Bill Bullard, is advocating for specific measures in the farm bill currently under Senate review. Key points include the need to revise a cattle procurement tool that allows meat packers to manipulate prices through unpriced formula contracts, which removes cattle from competitive price discovery markets
Southeast Processors Could Qualify for Grants Up to $2 Million
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is making $60 million available through its latest Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Alabama Beef Leaders Sound the Alarm
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders are urging producers to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm.
New World Screwworm Crosses Border
Line on Agriculture
The first case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Southern Texas, and the USDA says they are taking aggressive action to prevent further spread.
Beef on Dairy Growing Quickly
Line on Agriculture
The practice of beef on dairy is growing in the industry, with beef sires being used on dairy cows to produce beef calves. This approach enhances feedlot performance and meat quality compared to traditional dairy cattle
More Cattle Coming In, Less Cattle Leaving Feedlots
Line on Agriculture
Dry conditions are pushing more cattle into feedlots, which is up 2% versus a year ago.
China Renews U.S. Beef Registrations
California Ag Today
USMEF says China’s renewed approvals could help restart purchases from American beef suppliers.
MCOOL Cut From the House Farm Bill; R-Calf Disappointed
Line on Agriculture
The Farm Bill has passed the House and is moving to the Senate, but mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) was rejected.
More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets
California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.
Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.
Satellite Expansion Could Broaden Virtual Fencing Use
Southeast Regional Ag News
Halter’s latest rollout targets ranches and grazing operations in remote terrain.
Beef on Dairy: A Growing Trend
Line on Agriculture
. A new industry report by Purina Animal Nutrition, Cattle Facts, Certified Angus Beef, and university partners indicates that beef on dairy cattle now comprises 12-15% of U.S. fed slaughter, with confidence in these cattle increasing due to better performance and carcass quality.
The Growing Role of Imported Beef
Southeast Regional Ag News
As U.S. production declines, global supply is stepping in to support ground beef demand.
Anti-Dumping Sheep Bill
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF is monitoring a sheep industry bill that increases tariffs on other countries to protect the domestic sheep industry from dumping. If it happens in the sheep industry, it can happen in other livestock industries, according to R-CALF.
A Global Story Behind Every Burger
California Ag Today
Increasing beef imports are playing a key role in maintaining U.S. ground beef availability.
Feed Prices Strong Despite Low US Cattle Herd Numbers
Line on Agriculture
The National cattle herd is at historic lows, impacting feed demand. Despite this, feed demand remains strong, aided by the poultry and swine industries.