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USDA issues March Cold Storage report

USDA issues March Cold Storage report

At least for the moment it appears as if Prop 12 has not affected the market to the degree that was initially thought.

Cattle markets are getting back on track

Cattle markets are getting back on track

Concern about summer grazing conditions could temper stocker demand in the next month or so.

Farm Progress America, April 29, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 29, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners about some new regulations going into effect April 29 that impact the dairy business.

Phibro Animal Health to acquire Zoetis medicated feed additive portfolio

Phibro Animal Health to acquire Zoetis medicated feed additive portfolio

With this divestiture, Zoetis can focus its livestock investments in other solutions, including vaccine, biologic and genetic programs, and Phibro significantly expands product offering and revenue base.

Colombia puts restrictions on U.S. beef due to H5N1 in dairy cattle

Colombia puts restrictions on U.S. beef due to H5N1 in dairy cattle

USMEF encouraged vast majority of trading partners are following the science.

NCBA statement on USDA final traceability rule

NCBA statement on USDA final traceability rule

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Mark Eisele issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final traceability rule.

FDA finalizes guidance to provide further clarity on Veterinary Feed Directives

FDA finalizes guidance to provide further clarity on Veterinary Feed Directives

The FDA has issued finalized guidance (GFI #120) to assist stakeholders involved with veterinary feed directives in complying with the Veterinary Feed Directive final rule published in 2015.

Does history repeat itself?

Does history repeat itself?

In the cattle marketing business, it’s not about getting lucky and the history repeating. It’s about learning relationships and knowing when to buy and sell cattle.

Farm Progress America, April 26, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 26, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at two new rules coming out of the Department of Interior regarding land use.

Biden-Harris administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition

Biden-Harris administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals.