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De La Cruz bill protects Texas livestock from screwworm

De La Cruz bill protects Texas livestock from screwworm

New World Screwworm Preparedness Act directs USDA secretary to study and report strategies for enhanced outbreak preparedness and response.

RAAA welcomes three new staff members

RAAA welcomes three new staff members

RAAA welcomes Jaeden Schneider as membership and accounts receivable specialist, and Elizabeth Caskey and Jesse Henson as commercial marketing specialists.

Farm Progress America, June 9, 2025

Farm Progress America, June 9, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at legislation that may put whole milk and 2 percent back into the school lunch program.

Beef imports: Truth vs truthiness

Beef imports: Truth vs truthiness

Despite a sharp drop in non-fed beef production, rising imports aren’t hurting U.S. producers; they’re filling gaps and supporting strong cull prices.

NSRI, NU stand ready to respond to animal disease threats nationwide

NSRI, NU stand ready to respond to animal disease threats nationwide

Surges in HPAI in the U.S and African swine fever and FMD around the world have heightened public awareness of how a major outbreak can cause wide-ranging harm.

FSIS issues alert for ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination

FSIS issues alert for ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination

Public health alert includes 1 lb. vacuum-packed packages of 85% lean Organic Rancher ground beef produced on May 22-23, 2025.

China’s duties create major headwind for U.S. beef and pork exports

China’s duties create major headwind for U.S. beef and pork exports

April exports of U.S. beef and pork trended lower due partly to a sharp decline in shipments to China, but Trump and Xi may hold talks soon.

Global beef roundup: Focus on New Zealand

Global beef roundup: Focus on New Zealand

This two-island nation has grown to be one of the world's leading beef exporters.

Improved cattle efficiency is goal of research grant from Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub

Improved cattle efficiency is goal of research grant from Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub

Angus Genetics Inc. to lead North American data collection for $4.85 million research grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub.

Cash cattle prices climb, but futures show caution amid volatility

Cash cattle prices climb, but futures show caution amid volatility

Despite stronger cash trade and seasonal trends, market uncertainty, low slaughter rates, and speculative pullbacks signal hesitation in sustaining record highs.