Agricultural Industry News: Stay Updated on Events Impacting Your Cattle Operation

Proposed port fees would hit U.S. beef exports from multiple angles

USMEF comments highlight potential impact on high-end chilled beef and lower-value variety meat exports if USTR imposes service and entrance fees.

March 26, 2025

Dangerous hitchhikers: Tick-borne pathogen threats to cattle operations in the United States

Tick-borne diseases pose a growing threat to US cattle producers, impacting both cattle health and economic stability.

$Dealing with leg fractures in calves$

March 25, 2025

Dealing with leg fractures in calves

Spring calving season is in full swing across the Midwest and producers are working hard to get each baby off on the right foot.

March 25, 2025

Gauging public support for avenues to reduce beef methane emissions

Americans prefer beef producers use seaweed to reduce emissions, but publicly funded subsidies would not likely cover adoption costs.

March 25, 2025

March 2025 USDA Cattle on Feed highlights

Nevil Speer highlights the USDA's Cattle on Feed Report for March 2025.

March 25, 2025

NCBA outlines trade priorities in ways and means hearing

Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, highlighting trade benefits and the need for greater market access for U.S. cattle producers.

March 25, 2025

Tips for documenting wildfire-related agricultural losses

Landowners with livestock or agricultural infrastructure losses from recent wildfires across Texas are advised to properly document those losses in preparation for insurance claims or qualifying federal assistance.

March 25, 2025

Boosting of rural veterinary workforce needs to be priority

Live Stream Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 AM CT - Ken May, DVM, Slater, IA, president of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, and Dr. Randy Wheeler, Iowa Veterinary Medical Association executive director joins us to the shortage of veterinarians in the U.S.

March 24, 2025

Programs offer valuable contributions to beef industry

Certified Angus Beef's (CAB) programming and the implementation of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices contributes to beef safety, wholesomeness and the overall beef eating experience.