…regional food business centers, meat and poultry processing facilities, and infrastructure developments aimed at supporting small to mid-sized farms. They also touch on the importance of ensuring food security as…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
…of the U.S. Meat Export Federation cautions that ports and terminal operators may halt acceptance of refrigerated cargo several days before the potential strike. Consequently, he recommends that shippers begin…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…Lorrie talks with JR Smith, Vice President and co-founder of the Veterans Ranch, who discusses the organization’s origins and mission. Founded in 2017, the nonprofit aims to support veterans and…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…stoppage. However, negotiations have seen little progress since mid-November. According to Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, this uncertainty is already affecting red meat exports….
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
DepositPhotos image Red meat exports are showing stronger results than anticipated going into 2024, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Halstrom says his organization…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
(Tulare, CA) — The results are in for World Ag Expo’s® 2025 Top-10 New Products Contest. The winners will be showcased February 11-13, 2025 during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare,…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…running about eight percent below a year ago. However, that’s only for bulk products. USDA economist Bart Kenner says it’s a different story for high-value export products, like meat and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…USDA Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030. The guidelines, still in the proposal stage, recommend a shift towards more plant-based proteins like beans and lentils, while suggesting a reduction in red meat…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
…trend towards eating more plant-based proteins terrible. “We work with an outstanding group of dietitians and meat scientists and they make sure that those little guidelines really are adequate so…
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
…Brazil. Rice ending stocks relatively abundant there. Year over year increase of about 3.4 million tons. That mainly reflects higher stocks in India. Several years in a row of record…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
Shutterstock image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. According to the NCBA, this…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
DepositPhotos image Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on the current state of U.S. meat exports and…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
BeeHero, a startup founded in 2017 and operating in Israel and California, is using technology to transform agricultural pollination. The company provides precision pollination services, working with both beekeepers and…