…United States Department of Agriculture aims to diversify global markets and strengthen existing partnerships. Rollins’ visits to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK are part of a strategy…
U.S. Beef Sales to China Plummet as Export Registrations Expire
U.S. beef sales to China have sharply declined, according to government data released Thursday, after Beijing allowed export registrations for hundreds of American meat facilities to lapse. The situation is…
Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet
Image by Marco Rückauer from Pixabay Meat sales reached a record $104.6 billion in 2024, with volume increasing by 2.3% from the previous year. On average, consumers buy meat more…
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
…a major meat packing center. Large cattle drives from Texas brought herds of cattle to Dodge City and other Kansas towns. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold….
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…million fee on soybean exports could raise shipping costs from the Pacific Northwest to China from $11.90 per bushel to $12.29. Farmers also argue that competitors like Brazil and Argentina,…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…International Fresh Produce Association Meat Institute National Association of State Departments of Agriculture National Association of Wheat Growers National Corn Growers Association National Fisheries Institute National Grain and Feed Association…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…concerns about mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. Cooking meat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit inactivates viruses. The discussion also touched on the high cost of eggs and the recent decline in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…and Stockyards Act strengthened protections for family livestock producers. Lawmakers should maintain these common-sense, farmer-focused actions. “We should better equip USDA to enforce these rules by passing the Meat and…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…the science.” The Committee’s most egregious “scientific” recommendations include reducing and replacing red meat with plant-based proteins, which would lead to several, significant nutrient gaps and deficiencies. This move will…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…how immigration policies might affect meatpacking labor, but Smithfield’s leadership remains confident in its ability to adapt. Smithfield has also shifted focus toward its packaged meats business, featuring well-known brands…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…livestock. Finally, NASDA is pushing for increased federal funding for state cooperative agreements. These programs help coordinate regulatory efforts between state and federal agencies, particularly in food safety, meat and…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…world’s largest potash basins in Brazil, aiming to reduce Brazil’s $130 per ton cost to $280 per ton for imported potash. Brazil Potash’s project, located near Mato Grosso, could initially…