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USDA Secretary Vilsack is expected to announce $500 million in new funds to expand meat processing capacity during a trip Friday to Council Bluffs, Iowa, according to Jim Wiesemeyer.
Kansas State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff explains some of the ways producers can help cattle be less stressed in high heat conditions.
President Biden is tackling anti-competitive issues in the U.S. with a new Executive Order. Signed Friday at the White House, the order could have a sweeping impact on agriculture.
On the heels of President Joe Biden signing an Executive Order to increase competition in the U.S., USDA says the President’s plan will also level the playing field for family farmers and ranchers.
Pork export value exceeded $800 million for the first time in May, while beef exports recorded the third consecutive month of value record highs, driven in part by record-large exports to South Korea.
USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack is scheduled to travel to Nebraska Friday for what the agency is calling a “major announcement.” It could include details of the Biden Administration’s plan to create more competition within ag.
U.S. President Joe Biden wants the Federal Trade Commission to limit the ability of farm equipment manufacturers to restrict tractor owners from using independent repair shops or complete some repairs on their own.
After more than a decade of legislative proposals, the Biden Administration is preparing plans to allow equipment owners to have the right to repair their own equipment. AEM and John Deere responded to the planned order.
An expected executive order by the Biden Administration could have sweeping impacts on agriculture, and includes allowing USDA to create new rules to increase competition in the meat industry and protect producers.
AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths reports that evaporation has increased the salinity in stock dams in South Dakota, some to lethal levels for livestock.
The American Farm Bureau says average cost for 10 people is less than $6 per person.
Patrick Montgomery is in the business of delivering customers the best steaks they’ll ever eat. Along the way, he may have just created the best hot dog anyone has ever tasted as well.
Is Petition 13 out of Oregon as ridiculous as it sounds? Hannah Thompson-Weeman, vice president for strategic engagement at the Animal Agriculture Alliance, weighs in on Petition 13, the PAUSE Act and Prop 12.
Widespread drought brings comparisons to cow inventories a decade ago.
A plan to help farmers and ranchers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while gaining more clarity on carbon markets, is moving through Congress. The Senate approved the “Growing Climate Solutions Act,” with a 92-8 vote.
An investment company with ties to the Mormon church has the high bid for land that belonged to the now bankrupt Easterday Farms and Easterday Ranches.
Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.
Foodservice spending at restaurants and bars totaled a record $67 billion last month. That’s up more than $1 billion from February despite analysts saying the issue of finding restaurant staff is holding back sales.
The meatpacking industry will take center stage on Capitol Hill as members of the Senate Ag Committee hold a hearing designed to take a deep dive into the cattle markets amid accusations of price imbalances.
The Senate Ag Committee went looking for answers amid accusations of a lack of transparency and anti-competitive practices in the cattle industry on Wednesday. Testimonies varied with how to address growing concerns.
Following yesterday’s hearing about the cattle industry in front of the Senate Ag Committee, Ethan Lane of the NCBA joined AgriTalk host Chip Flory to discuss the hearing and funding for smaller processing plants.
After months of negotiations, President Biden and announced Thursday a deal was reached on an infrastructure spending plan. The news came after a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators Thursday.
Farmers and ranchers who have feedstuffs such as hay or corn for sale can list it on NDSU’s FeedList website, which is designed to connect feed sellers and buyers.
Ranchers across the Northern Plains face forage quality and quantity issues this year due to the continuing drought. Extension experts provide tips for supplementing cows to meet nutrient requirements economically.
Feeder cattle found a hot market the week following the July 4th Holiday. Fed cattle traded steady to softer.
The value of added weight gain from creep feeding usually will not cover the added feed, labor and equipment costs unless feed is exceptionally inexpensive and (or) when value of added weight gain is exceptionally high.
Three horses were shot with a small caliber firearm last week, according to TSCRA Special Ranger Wayne Goodman. A $1000 reward is offered for tips that could help solve the crime.
U.S. beef and pork exports set new value records in May, according to the latest data released by USDA. USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom discusses the data in this report.
Cattle trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada is part of the increasingly integrated North American market and exports and imports among the three countries consists mostly of feeder and slaughter cattle.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new Grading Dashboard, capturing current and historical quality grade and volume information for beef, lamb and veal shown in a visual format.