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Cattle groups react to Trump’s beef import post

Cattle groups react to Trump’s beef import post

Trump says U.S. will allow up to 300K metric tons of beef to be imported tariff free for 90 days.

The hay situation

The hay situation

Total U.S. hay production forecast drops 9.3% from ten-year average while stocks increased 19.5% compared to last year nationwide.

U.S. red meat gains expanded Nigeria market access

U.S. red meat gains expanded Nigeria market access

Beef cuts and all pork cuts except bone-in hams now eligible to be shipped to the third largest economy in Africa.

RANCH Act introduced to help rebuild cattle herd

RANCH Act introduced to help rebuild cattle herd

Bill by Klobuchar and Rounds would create a voluntary working lands program that opens 20M acres for grazing.

Structural adjustments continue in packing sector

Structural adjustments continue in packing sector

The industry remains over capacity, but future beef packer margins have the potential to be less terrible.

Ellory Frick Brunkhorst named president of Frick’s Quality Meats

Ellory Frick Brunkhorst named president of Frick’s Quality Meats

Fifth-generation family member succeeds her father, Dave Frick, to lead the 130-year-old company.

Wood’s research advances fertility understanding for the cattle sector

Wood’s research advances fertility understanding for the cattle sector

Wood's team studies embryo development, nutrition impacts and lab techniques to help producers achieve better reproductive outcomes.

NARA awards 2026 Rendering Scholarships

NARA awards 2026 Rendering Scholarships

Carmen Howard and Audreanna Brown named recipients in second year of program supporting students with an interest in rendering industry.

Tyson facing WARN Act investigation after beef plant closures

Tyson facing WARN Act investigation after beef plant closures

Law firm investigating whether Tyson provided sufficient notice to employees before closing Joslin and Eagle Mountain facilities.

Grazing management key to drought recovery and resilience

Grazing management key to drought recovery and resilience

Ranchers should have a grazing management plan in place that includes the possibility of drought continuing into the 2027 growing season.