Jan 30
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were significantly lower year-over-year, due in large part to the ongoing lockout by China. Lamb exports were a bright …
Jan 30
The American Angus Auxiliary invites women to apply for the 2026 Angus Women Connected Conference happening April 8-10, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, at the Elms Hotel and Spa. The event is designed to Engage, Empower and Educate women from diverse backgrounds that share the common bond of Angus cattle. The Auxiliary will select 20 women …
Jan 30
Texas Prepares for New World Screwworm: Chris Clayton of DTN writes: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the screwworm fly into Texas and to protect livestock and wildlife. “Although the New World screwworm …
Jan 30
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the passage of the [insert bill name], sponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME). The resolution recognizes the vital role women play in agriculture, their contributions to rural economies, and the importance of encouraging more women and girls …
Jan 30
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinforcing long-standing market access gains for U.S. dairy exporters and preventing the emergence of new trade barriers. As outlined in the agreements, El Salvador …
Jan 30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses across the Southeast, southern Virginia, and potentially parts of the mid‑Atlantic and New England to prepare for a rapidly intensifying winter storm expected to develop into a bomb cyclone this weekend. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices are ready to assist communities …
Jan 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kelli Retallick Riley, president of Angus Genetics, about how genomics and emerging measurements could shape the future of beef production. Riley reflects on ongoing industry discussions around modernizing the USDA grading system and how red meat yield may eventually be …
Jan 30
What are Your Perceptions of Wetlands? Researchers are investigating what stakeholders think about wetlands in Oklahoma. Seeking Participants! Taking part only requires about thirty minutes (in-person or Zoom). Participants will be provided several opinion-based statements regarding wetlands and will sort them according to how they reflect their opinions. To sign up for this research study …
Jan 30
A Very Cool, Very Special Place The Comanche Pool Grazing LandsA vast swath of intact prairie known as the Comanche Pool grazing lands stretches along the border of Kansas and Oklahoma. These rolling, undeveloped grasslands cover 7 million contiguous acres and span 15 counties. Today, the ranchers who raise cattle in the Comanche Pool area …
Jan 30
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Prioritizes Education and Ag Issues in New Legislative Session: As the new legislative session kicks off in Oklahoma, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton is setting his sights on critical issues affecting both the state’s future and its agricultural backbone. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Paxton …
