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Readers of Drovers share their thoughts on a border wall through story and Facebook comments. Here is just a sampling of what farmers and ranchers are saying.

A wreck in southern Mexico involving a truck hauling cattle and a semi carrying more than 100 undocumented Central American migrants resulted in one person dying and cattle being scattered. 

As the debate on border security intensifies see how two Arizona ranch families view the issue of securing the border from the frontline.

Dominant McDonald’s sees rival add site every three-four days as recession-wracked populace skipping expensive steak houses.

The duty-free quotas included in the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement offer plenty of capacity for establishing a foothold for U.S. beef in Morocco.

A third generation ranch in Japan that specializes in Wagyu genetics is partnering with a California-based lab-grown meat startup.

A third generation ranch in Japan that specializes in Wagyu genetics is partnering with a California-based lab-grown meat startup.

Is saving the jungle also better for business?

Is saving the jungle also better for business?

Beef exports remained on record pace in October, and talks with Japan are just beginning. Japan is the largest value destination for both U.S. beef and pork but the market is intensely competitive.

Having a large commercial feedlot component of the beef sector is mostly still the domain of just a few countries, led by the U.S.

After a previous prohibition, U.S. beef has gained access to Morocco which could become an $80 million market.

Shares jump as Gilberto Tomazoni succeeds Batista as CEO, while Guilherme Cavalcanti appointed chief financial officer.

Mexico historically has been an important source of feeder cattle for U.S. cattlemen, with feeder calf imports of approximately 1 million head a year since the mid-1980s.

Officials in Argentina say they are close to signing an agreement with the U.S. that would allow two-way trade of fresh beef for the first time in nearly two decades.

Karan Beef doubled exports by gaining access to China. Now it’s targeting Malaysia.

China’s beef imports jump almost 80%, beating pork purchases. Beef imports this year are on course for a record amount

Japanese officials are considering lifting the 30-month age restriction on beef imported from the United States.

Argentines still much more carnivorous than richer Europeans as consumers skimp on bread, pasta and fuel but not protein.

Argentines still much more carnivorous than richer Europeans as consumers skimp on bread, pasta and fuel but not protein.

Joesley Batista, one of the controlling owners of JBS SA, was arrested again as part of an ongoing investigation into Brazilian corruption.

With pastureland scorched, feed costs have skyrocketed. The past decade of setbacks has shrunk Canadian herd to 30-year low.

With pastureland scorched, feed costs have skyrocketed. The past decade of setbacks has shrunk Canadian herd to 30-year low.

JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.

JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.

British consumers are warned their government may alter food safety regulations after Brexit, allowing U.S. and Canadian beef treated with hormones to enter the food supply.

The cattle herd in Canada fell by 100,000 head with beef cows seeing the largest drop in herd numbers.

The cattle herd in Canada fell by 100,000 head with beef cows seeing the largest drop in herd numbers.

Analysts claim Marfrig's financial leverage will remain elevated even after the recent sale of assets aimed at reducing debt load.

Analysts claim Marfrig's financial leverage will remain elevated even after the recent sale of assets aimed at reducing debt load.

Drought conditions in Canada are pushing ranchers to reduce their herds as feed costs soar.

Total beef consumption in China in 2018 is estimated at 8.5 million metric tons, second only to the U.S., according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

Research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates that a trade agreement with Japan is crucial for the U.S. beef industry.

China has an estimated total cattle herd of 96.85 million head in 2018, slightly larger than the current U.S. herd of 94.4 million head.

Cattle importer focuses on finding healthy, quality cattle for finishing in the United States.

South Africa’s cattle population is near 14 million head, which includes 33 beef breeds. The majority of the operations (farms) own less than 100 head.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) declared Brazil free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) with vaccination on Thursday, opening new export prospects for the world’s largest beef exporter.

France has taken another step closer to starting beef exports to China’s huge market after Chinese officials last week inspected seven of the European country’s meat plants, a French industry official said.

Ireland will become the first European Union country to gain access to China’s fast-growing beef market after its agriculture minister said on Monday that Beijing had approved imports from three Irish processors.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks a conversation he had with China’s President Xi Jinping has had an impact on U.S. beef exports to China, where American exporters are now selling “a lot” of beef.

Possibly more important than products on the tariff lists, are what’s left off of them.

Argentina’s herd will shrink by up to 1 million head of cattle next year as ranchers facing scorched pastures after the worst drought in decades decide to slaughter females rather than grow their herds, analysts said.

Just when U.S. beef gets the steaks rolling to China, trade wars and threats of tariffs begin.

Japan is set to restore tariffs on frozen beef from the United States and other countries to usual levels from April 1, ending a hike put in place eight months earlier to protect domestic producers as an emergency.

Two Arizona ranch families share their thoughts on securing the border.

The U.S. is the biggest market for Mexican beef exports, accounting for 89% of that country's total exports in 2017. Mexico is also a major market for U.S. beef exports, taking 14.7% of total U.S. beef exports in 2017

The January report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) showed Japan is maintaining a large appetite for U.S. beef products.

For the first time since 2012 Canada's cattle inventory has increased.

Lawsuit challenges authority to implement “Operation Drawbridge” on private property outside a 25-mile border zone.

Growing demand for goat meat in the U.S. from ethnic minority groups and foodies has made an unlikely export superstar for Australian farmers, with exports surging to a record.