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The Iowa Supreme Court will weigh in on a case between the state and environmental groups.
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DOJ Plans to Settle Agri Stats Case, White House Official Says
Trump administration officials signal a settlement with the data firm as part of a broader investigation into market concentration among major meatpackers.
May 04, 2026 03:00 PM
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UPDATE: Supreme Court Did Not Issue Ruling on Tariffs Case, Decision Still Pending
The court issued more rulings Wednesday but did not act in the tariffs case, which was argued on Nov. 5.
January 14, 2026 06:31 AM
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Industry
Brazil Surpassing U.S. As Top Beef Producer, Easing Global Supply Squeeze
While U.S. beef production fell 3.9% to 11.8 million tons in 2025, Brazil’s beef production surprisingly increased. Rabobank, for example, expected a decline, but now sees 0.5% growth to 12.5 million tons carcass weight equivalent in Brazil.
January 08, 2026 09:13 AM
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Kennedy Says U.S. to Announce New Dietary Guidelines in December
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the new guidelines will change the food culture in this country.
November 06, 2025 12:54 PM
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Workers walk out of Smithfield Foods pork plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., (April 16, 2020) as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues.
Industry
Smithfield Foods’ Quarterly Sales, Profit Rise on Steady Demand for Meat
Strong quarterly results reflect a steady market for protein-rich staples such as pork, meat cuts and sausages, as persistent inflation and still-high cost-of-living prompt consumers to prioritize home-cooked meals.
October 28, 2025 08:23 AM
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Widely varying seasonal price patterns exist for the many beef products produced in the industry.
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Trump Says His Administration is Working on Lowering Beef Prices
Beef prices have climbed to record highs after cattle ranchers slashed their herds due to a yearslong drought in the western United States.
October 17, 2025 08:58 AM
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Industry
Brazil Sets Monthly Records for Pork and Beef Exports in September
Industry leaders expect continued momentum for Brazilian meat exports through year-end, supported by resilient demand and expanding access to strategic markets.
October 08, 2025 06:42 AM
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Industry
JBS Sees European Acquisition Opportunities
Major shareholder opens up about opportunities in Europe and how the use of drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic are boosting demand for protein.
September 17, 2025 07:43 AM
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ICE Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, David Marin and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Fugitive Operations team search for a Mexican national at a home in Hawthorne
Ag Policy
U.S. Immigration Officials Raid Meat Production Plant in Omaha, Dozens Detained
The Nebraska was the “largest worksite enforcement operation” in the state during the Trump presidency, the Homeland Security Department said. U.S. Congressman Don Bacon told local media 75-80 people were detained.
June 11, 2025 07:05 AM
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Industry
Livestock Can’t Fly: U.S. High-End Livestock Breeders Lose Millions in China Tariff Fallout
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
May 22, 2025 08:21 AM
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