by Danielle J. Ufer, USDA
In the United States, animal welfare standards are among the many considerations facing producers. Until recently, relatively few Federal policies addressed standards of treatment for farm animals, allowing each industry to largely define those standards.
Since...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) announced today that Carter Cattle Company, LLC, in Pintlala, Alabama, is the 2022 National Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) winner. The award, which annually recognizes the outstanding...
Source: American Angus Association news release
American Angus Association announces new award recognitions
Applications due May 15 for Young Breeder and Ambassador of the Year awards.
The American Angus Association stands 22,000 members strong, each with a unique vision of success. People...
Source: North American Meat Institute news release
WASHINGTON, DC - The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) today recognized more than 200 meat and poultry plants at the 2023 Environmental, Labor and Safety+ Conference in Carlsbad, California for their positive environmental...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) filed comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed rule "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison" to emphasize the...
Source: USDA
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry...
Source: CFIA
Current status: Open
Opened on March 18, 2023 and will close on June 16, 2023.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations(Identification and Traceability) to enable a more effective and timely response to...
Source: Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or...
Source: NCBA
With Previous Injunction Secured by NCBA, WOTUS Rule is Paused in 26 States
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the decision by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota to grant...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced $221 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Manitoba under the new the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The Sustainable Canadian...
