Ag groups are continuing to push back against the coming implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have petitioned the …
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
Senate Bill 2716, the American Beef Labeling Act, was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Booker, John Thune, Jon Tester, and Mike Rounds. The legislation seeks to reinstate the mandatory …
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
Issues of meat processing have been highlighted over the past year due to challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent white paper points out where improvements can …
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
The U.S. beef and dairy sectors are making progress toward the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. Despite initial skepticism about achieving that goal, there is a path forward …
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to …
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
The Biden administration has identified four major meat processors as being largely responsible for increased consumer prices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese recently released …
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be providing some relief to drought-impacted ranchers in the West and Great Plains. Assistance is being made available through adjustments made to the …
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out …
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
Several industry groups have submitted formal comments to help guide the future of meat processing in the U.S. The comments were submitted in response to a request for information from …
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
A new Dairy Donation Program (DDP) has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new $400 million program is being established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). …
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun producing two new USDA reports for the livestock industry. Beginning on August 9, industry members now have access to the new National …
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
The agricultural overtime bill AB 1066 that was passed back in 2016 spells trouble for the sheep industry. The legislation is continuing to be phased in for large employers with …
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
A new initiative known as the Protein PACT has been launched by a group of 12 animal agriculture organizations. The Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow …
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
Livestock producers who suffered losses during the pandemic now have another avenue for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) will be available …