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Black Market Ear Tags, Cattle Trafficking are Cause for Concern
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Illegal cattle movement has cattle producers with R-CALF USA concerned when it comes to tring to manage the New World screwworm and keep it from entering the US.
NCBA Continues to Support USDA New World Screwworm Prevention efforts
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New technology and increased off-label product approvals are a couple of new efforts being supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to control New World screwworm in Mexico.
New World Screwworm at the Top of Cattle Producers' Minds
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With imports closed to Mexican cattle entering the US, cattle producers are more worried about the cattle supply- but they are more worried about the New World screwworm entering the country.
New World Screwworm Remains Top-of-Mind Concern for Cattle Industry
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Illegal cattle trafficking makes for a high-risk situation when it comes to the NWS entering the US, as the US-Mexico border remains closed to cattle imports into the US.
Cattle Group Supports Brazil Tarriff Increase
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As the Trump Administration increases the tariff on Briazil to 50%, R-CALF USA says that there are still changes that need to be made to really level the playing field for US cattle producers.
Crossbreeding Cattle Can Have Economic Benefits
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There are new tools and technologies that can assist with crossbreeding dairy and beef cattle, which is proving to have several benefits for producers.
Small Farms at the Heart of New USDA Policy
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A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.
JBS Collusion Lawsuit Agreement
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A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
Even With Higher Cattle Prices, Some Segments Still Struggling
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The economic breakdown of the cattle industry.
Inspecting for New World Screwworm
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One way US cattle producers can protect their herds against NWS is to be vigilant about inspecting their animals.
Tariffs Needed to Correct Fair Trade for Cattle Producers
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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.
Cattle Pricing Trends
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Market Analyst Brian Irey, expects cattle prices to continue to trend higher.
Cattle Market Dynamics
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Drought, international markets, and macroeconomics are contributing to concerns about future meat prices.
Tariffs and Free Trade Ideology Affects on the Cattle Industry
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In the second part of this series with R-CALF, we hear about how imports and past tariff structures have led to dependency on imports.
Optimism on New USDA Leader, Cabinet
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President,Mark Eisele says the Trump's pick for USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins could be beneficial, saying it is an opportunity for a clean slate.
Optimism Over New Federal Ag Leadership
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President,Mark Eisele says the Trump's pick for USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins could be beneficial, saying it is an opportunity for a clean slate.
Will Cattle Herd Rebuilding Take Place in 2025?
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Drought has forced cattle sales and it's not over yet and pasture conditions are poor for many areas of the country and those pastures will need time to heal.
Cattle Market Volatility Continues
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Several factors are leading to continued cattle market issues.
Cattle Inventory Projections are Lower for 2025
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Cattle industry inventory, projections, and related legislation in today's Line on Ag report.
National Cattmen's Beef Association Supports House Farm Bill Framework
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While NCBA supports the House version of the Farm Bill, they feel the Senate version lacks direct producer input.