The United States has secured a significant victory in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Mexico’s biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the U.S. on all seven...
Source: USDA news release
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are...
The detection of New World screwworm in Mexico has significantly impacted the U.S. cattle industry, prompting the USDA to pause live cattle imports from Mexico. Efforts are underway to establish a pre-clearance program to safely resume trade.
The proposed program...
Source: USDA
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Beef/Cattle: Forecasts this month reflect the recent discovery of New World Screwworm in cattle in Mexico and the subsequent U.S. import ban on cattle from or transiting Mexico. The...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has reaffirmed the importance of beef in a balanced diet, addressing concerns raised in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) Scientific Report. Despite extensive scientific evidence supporting beef's nutritional benefits, the committee has...
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has unveiled the Virtual Fence Conservation Fund, a $250,000 initiative designed to promote wildlife conservation and support ranchers through innovative virtual fencing technology. The fund invites applications from ranchers, conservationists, and organizations...
The U.S. beef industry faces significant challenges, including a severe cattle shortage, high production costs, and potential policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. Despite his popularity in agricultural communities, some of Trump’s proposed policies, such as immigration...
Source: CattleUSA Insurance news release
CattleUSA Insurance proudly announces its launch, with a focus on simplicity and expert guidance. CattleUSA Insurance empowers agricultural producers to stabilize cash flow, safeguard their legacy, and focus on growing their business through risk management...
Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the issuance of a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act from being enforced on January 1, 2025. This ruling from the U.S. District Court...
Source: USDA news release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as "Sell...
