Livestock Articles
Diary’s Importance Remains Strong in New DGAs
Published January 1, 2021
The latest update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans restates dairy’s importance in a well-balanced, healthy diet. National Milk Producers Federation Regulatory Affairs Manager Miquela Hanselman says this is good news for the entire dairy supply chain. "Dairy maintained its…Minnesota Beef Update
Published December 30, 2020
There is an exciting program for the new that includes beef. Hear more from Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Becky Church in the Beef Update.#5 Story of 2020: DOJ Launches an Investigation into the Cattle Markets
Published December 30, 2020
Responding to requests from ranchers, farm organizations and state lawmakers, the Department of Justice launched an investigation into anti-competitive activity by the major beef packers. As a result of two major market-disrupting events within the industry, USDA then released a…Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines
Published December 30, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the newly released Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025. The guidelines recognize lean beef as part of a healthy diet across all ages, with one three-ounce serving offering ten essential nutrients in just 170 calories. "This…Top Stories of 2020
Published December 28, 2020
1. COVID-19 Dominates the News, and the Impact is Felt Worldwide - Unbelievably, supply chain disruptions resulted in animals being euthanized and milk dumped. More meals are eaten at home and fewer miles are driven; influencing everything from foodservice demand…MN Pork Highlights the Positives of COVID Relief Bill
Published December 28, 2020
Earlier this year, pork producers had to euthanize hogs to minimize the backlog at processing plants. This new COVID relief package requires the USDA to provide partial reimbursement to livestock and poultry growers for depopulating herds during the pandemic. "It…USDA Makes Downward Adjustments in Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report
Published December 27, 2020
The total inventory was down one percent from one year ago. The market hog supply declined one percent. USDA reported the largest quarter-to-quarter decline in the breeding herd since 2014. Independent market analyst Dale Durcholz says the biggest surprise was…Vaccinations Sought for Meat and Poultry Workers
Published December 24, 2020
The North American Meat Institute and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union have sent a joint letter to all 50 U.S. governors, asking that frontline meat and poultry workers be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccination. This sector includes 500,000…Animal Rights Activist Punks Fox Business Network
Published December 24, 2020
The head of an anti-meat activist group posed as the CEO of Smithfield Foods in a Wednesday interview on Fox Business. The television host, Maria Bartiromo, thought she was talking with Smithfield CEO Dennis Organ, but it was actually an…