In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…FSIS to Play Central Role The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and accurate labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products,…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…prices are still elevated, the lack of dramatic changes has provided a temporary sense of consistency for producers planning nutrient purchases. Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding According…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…bill would nullify state regulations like California’s Prop 12, which mandates that certain meat products sold in the state must come from animals housed according to specific animal welfare standards….
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…Canada and the United States to continue their discussions. However, according to Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), deeper trade concerns remain—particularly…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…billion worth of goods. Nearly half of that came from consumer-oriented products such as meat, dairy, processed foods, and beverages. Bulk commodities accounted for one-third of total shipments, led by…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…“almond milk” to “vegan burgers,” the rise of non-dairy and meat-free products has prompted regulatory scrutiny and sparked concern among commodity groups and traditional food producers. As the FDA evaluates…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…Section 199A 20% deduction, originally enacted under the 2017 tax reforms. This deduction benefits pass-through agricultural businesses by lowering taxable income and preserving capital for reinvestment. Investment Incentives Expanded In…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…carry-ins ever, setting the stage for strong pricing and high-quality output. “California walnut quality is the best in the world—for color, meat yield, and kernel quality,” Jameson said. Long-Term vs….
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…by strong performance in the meat animal sector, particularly beef and pork. Dairy prices also remained strong, supported by solid consumer demand, especially for premium cuts and value-added dairy products….
Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price
…complex meat market—and why chicken and pork continue to undercut beef at the retail level. Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price With over 35 years…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
JD Food’s Darren Hill Explains Meat Sourcing Beyond California Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Darren Hill, the veteran sales manager at JD Food, to discuss how the…