Nigeria, a Win for US Beef Producers, Dairy Checkoff Dollars Redirected

Line on Agriculture
USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted.

Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.

USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending

California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.

Could Father’s Day Become U.S. Beef Day in Japan?

Southeast Regional Ag News
USMEF promotion encourages consumers to celebrate Dad with American beef.

USMEF Looks to Make U.S. Beef a Father's Day Tradition in Japan

California Ag Today
Creative holiday campaign aims to boost demand for U.S. beef exports

Georgia Beef Producers Renew Commission Assessment

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

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

Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day

The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.

Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad

Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan

California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

Have Your Say: Beef Checkoff Survey Open for Producers

California Ag Today
Share your feedback on how Checkoff dollars are driving beef demand and get a chance to win a prize.

Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.

Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board

California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.

NCBA Priorities Heard in D.C.

Southeast Regional Ag News
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Wednesday, outlining key policy priorities for the American cattle industry.

CTA Back in Effect and EU Deforestation Delay Reprieve for U.S. Cattlemen

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reminding all producers that the Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect, and the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for one year, a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen.

Golden State Beef Board Appointees

California Ag Today
The USDA recently announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

2024 Highlights for the Dairy Checkoff

California Ag Today
While a challenging year for the dairy industry, Dairy Checkoff-led efforts have helped to create awareness about dairy and its health benefits.

Farm Bill Extension Expires and Ag Economy Barometer Lowest Since 2016

The Agribusiness Update
Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline, what’s next, and the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit its lowest readings since March 2016.

A Dairy Checkoff Website for Farmers

California Ag Today
Dairy Management Inc. has launched a new website to more effectively communicate the full national and local impact of the dairy checkoff to farmers and importers.

Beef Checkoff Analysis and House & Senate Pass Spending Bills

The Agribusiness Update
An independent analysis of the Beef Checkoff thoroughly assessed the effectiveness and additional financial benefits, and both chambers of Congress have now approved their Fiscal Year 2025 Ag-FDA funding bills out of the full committees.

Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.