…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute. “AFBF is extremely concerned with the rapidly deteriorating relationship between the U.S. and our neighbors to the south,” AFBF President…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…“Sandra’s deep experience in food safety will strengthen USDA’s dedication to ensuring a safe, secure food supply for consumers and help to protect the safety of federal meat inspectors and…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…to ask: Has your state gone nuts? The Governor is a vegan, and he thinks we should be too. He declared Saturday, March 20, as “Meat Out Day”, and asked…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…you’re thinking of raising sheep for meat or wool, the Border Leicester breed is one you need to consider. This heavy, docile breed is great for families and has several…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
…The 21 beef cattle that were fed seaweed also performed just as well as the control group in terms of weight gain and product taste. “We also looked at meat…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
…window for public comment will likely receive a similarly robust repose. FDA authority over genetic alternations in animals has long been scrutinized by the meat industry. New animal biotech innovations…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…issued to meatpacking plants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Booker explained that meatpacking plants have been a significant source of COVID-19 infections, in part due to increased production…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…some time. According to AFBF analysis, estate taxes threaten more than 74,000 farms around the nation. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the federal estate tax exemption to…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…dependent on export markets, the industry could encounter some challenges in 2021 as number-two exporter Brazil sees its currency weaken. The weaker U.S. dollar also presents positive opportunity for almonds…
Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
The legal challenges to the animal housing requirements established in California’s Proposition 12 are continuing. The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…he needs to get to work right away on behalf of family farmers, rural communities, and hungry Americans.” The National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Meat Institute, Western Growers,…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…