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The Packers and Stockyards Act changes may be coming, as the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill has been sent to the full House for consideration.

The tentative agreement that's been reached with the West Coast longshoremen is of paramount importance for U.S. red meat, says USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Here's why.

Cattle feeders sold more cattle last week than any week this year and at the highest price in history. Pork producers saw modest profits.

USDA announced on June 14 that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.

Interfering with the shipping of livestock may soon be a felony offense in the state of Missouri, with the inclusion of Rep. Brenda Shields’ bill as part of a larger public safety package.

Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention recently. A new study looks to identify characteristics associated with plant survival and provide crucial information for legislators.

Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.

Profit margins for cattle feeders and packers continue pacing in opposite directions as shrinking supplies of market-ready cattle drive negotiated cash prices higher.

Cattle feeders experience largest average profits in seven years as packer margins dip into the red.

While a backlog of ships may not be grabbing headlines compared to 2020, the labor uncertainty is impacting U.S. red meat exports, says Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO.

Meat demand peaked last year, but economists say domestic demand is still stronger than pre-pandemic levels, and with more grilling this Memorial Day weekend, it could help boost domestic meat demand.

Thom Petersen says he wasn’t a ‘"feed-the-world’ type of person" when he started as commissioner. “But as you get out on trade missions...you realize there’s a lot of people that just need to be fed."

A majority of Americans regularly eat meat and believe that it's a healthy choice, according to a recent poll that has some critics up in arms.

The Meat Institute partners with the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity for the meat and poultry industry.

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility offers the highest level of biocontainment labs and safety protocols, is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will allow scientists to study critical animal diseases.

Undercover video campaigns, staging protests at grocery stores and posting graphic content on social media are common activist tactics, but here's a look at a recent trend of court cases – and unfortunately, “wins."

It’s one thing to tell students about livestock production; it’s another thing to show them. Here's why one Iowa school is turning heads and opening people's eyes to the opportunities in livestock production.

The Butcher Shop Program is helping Colombian butcher shops improve sales of U.S. red meat is expanding into the foodservice sector to work directly with Colombian restaurants.

USMEF Spring Conference guest speaker Kenneth Smith Ramos, a former chief NAFTA negotiator for Mexico, says ag trade has thrived under NAFTA and its successor pact, USMCA, bolstering food security across the continent.

The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.

The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.

According to Iowa State University's David Verhoeven, vaccines using mRNA technology have been shown to reduce disease on farms, and it’s all but impossible for them to end up in your food.

Farming is getting far more complex, says Ted Matthews, director of Rural Minnesota Mental Health Support. Because of that, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself.

Cattle feeders saw average profits of more than $300 per head last week while pork producers found average losses of about $13 per head.

U.S. House Agriculture's Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday provided an opportunity for animal agriculture stakeholders to detail their priorities they hope to achieve from lawmakers actions.

After Tyson Foods reports anemic first quarter sales and downgrades its forecast, The Wall Street Journal editors wrote, “This doesn’t look like an antitrust conspiracy or market oligopoly.”

The rise in dollar stores across rural America is no secret, but how are consumers using them to fulfill their food needs?

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld California’s new humane-pork law, rejecting an industry challenge in a ruling strengthening the power of states to impose rules that have a broad economic impact on other states.

Grilling season set to kick off as both packers and cattle feeders operating with profitable margins. Pork producers continue the struggle to reach profitability.

Tyson Foods Inc posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Monday and cut its full-year revenue forecast on falling beef and pork prices, sending the U.S. meat packer's shares tumbling 9% before the bell.

Packers have navigated through the tightest supplies of the season while maintaining profitability. Now, supplies are anticipated to increase seasonally which could swing more leverage in their favor.

Effective immediately, JBS USA will begin the transition of 10 facilities to its newly created company, JBS Sanitation.

When it comes to meat, what is your state most hungry for? Data shows meat eaters across the nation are looking for variety and tend to have a geographic component to recent consumer preferences.

JBS USA's Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper is retiring from his role effective May 1. Wesley Batista Filho will assume the role of CEO of JBS USA.

Tyson Foods Inc. will eliminate about 10% of corporate jobs and 15% of senior leadership roles, Chief Executive Donnie King told employees on Wednesday.

With the youngest demographic in the world, the U.S. Meat Export Federation sees Africa as a promising destination for U.S. red meat exports, but not without a number of supply chain challenges.

Cash cattle prices declined last week for the first time in a month, but wholesale prices moved higher for the fifth consecutive week. Prices for yearling feeder cattle placed on feed topped $200 per cwt.

JBS USA is ending contracts with a U.S. company fined for hiring kids to clean meat plants, the unit of Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA said on Monday, adding it is bringing the work in-house at some facilities.

The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.

While everyone looks forward to the main course, there’s an entire industry focused on the “leftovers.” On April 21, celebrate the "invisible industry" through National Rendering Day!

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.

USDA announced $125 million will be available through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects.

As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.

As exhibitors prepare for show season, it's important to develop a plan for how to handle livestock emergencies. Having a plan in place prior to the show ensures quick action and timely care should an emergency happen.

Cattle feeders have experienced their best month in years with prices reaching record levels. Hog producers, however, are struggling to keep margins out of the red.

To restrict drone surveillance of livestock facilities without the permission of the property owner, the Iowa House recently passed legislation, House File 572.

How fair officials and the local sheriff, both unencumbered by intelligence, tarnished your image as a livestock producer and created a public relations disaster.

USDA sent a letter to the 18 largest meat and poultry processors to request all actors in the food supply chain take steps to prevent or eliminate illegal child labor, which has risen 69% since 2018.

A small (but loud) group of animal rights extremists and vegan activists are working hard to eliminate choice. They are doing so by applying intense pressure to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands. Here's how.

A small (but loud) group of animal rights extremists and vegan activists are working hard to eliminate choice. They are doing so by applying intense pressure to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands. Here's how.