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: 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: 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: USDA
by Russell Knight, Hannah Taylor, William Hahn, Angel Terán, Mildred Haley, Grace Grossen, Adriana Valcu-Lisman, LaPorchia A. Collins, and Amber K Oerly
The Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for March 2023 analyzes economic impacts of month-to-month changes in USDA’s...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
Today, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane slammed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf's comments regarding cell cultured meat that he made during a hearing...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jerad Jaborek
Newly received feedlot calves undergo numerous stressors that can be brought about by weaning, transportation, and commingling. These stressors can affect digestive and immune function for these calves. This article will focus on...
Source: Livestock Marketing Association news release
National livestock groups have come together to support Congressional efforts to expand opportunities for industry to invest in meat packing capacity.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, American Sheep Industry Association, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen's...
Source: American Angus Association news release
The Angus Media board of directors recently named Clay Zwilling president of the organization to guide the company as it delivers industry-leading education, information and marketing to the beef industry.
"Clay is a natural leader,"...
