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U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating fly

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating fly

The United States has suspended livestock imports from Mexico.

Wild cattle markets create opportunities for savvy producers

Wild cattle markets create opportunities for savvy producers

Market literacy and the willingness to break from outdated paradigms are proving crucial as unusual price relationships emerge in both the female and feeder cattle markets.

NCBA urges FDA to toughen rules for fake meat marketing

NCBA urges FDA to toughen rules for fake meat marketing

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged the FDA to strengthen labeling guidelines to stop plant-based meat companies from using misleading labels.

Report explores heritable genetic modification of food animals

Report explores heritable genetic modification of food animals

Food products from animals with heritable genetic modifications represent a potential boon to producers, consumers and animals.

U.S. suspends live cattle imports at southern border

U.S. suspends live cattle imports at southern border

APHIS says efforts to contain New World screwworm have not been effective at stopping its northward spread.

President Trump secures trade win for America’s cattle producers

President Trump secures trade win for America’s cattle producers

Years of NCBA advocacy laid the groundwork for the trade victory.

Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?

Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?

Researchers are exploring red seaweed as a sustainable cattle feed that could significantly reduce methane emissions, while also studying whether consumers are willing to pay more for low-emission milk and beef.

This Week in Agribusiness, May 10, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness, May 10, 2025

Weather impacts on growing season, changes in trade industry, upcoming WASDE concerns and more featured this week.

Montana, Indiana join states banning lab-grown meat

Montana, Indiana join states banning lab-grown meat

Federal judge rules a California cultivated chicken meat company can continues it legal challenge against the Florida ban.

Is U.K. trade agreement a sign of deals to come?

Is U.K. trade agreement a sign of deals to come?

President Trump's proposal promises $5 billion in new export opportunities for U.S. agriculture, but much work remains to be done.