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Executive Proclamation Issued on Beef Imports

Published August 27, 2026

Despite widespread opposition from farm groups and Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily import lean beef trimmings on a tariff-free basis. The announcement was originally made on August 21 in a social media post, but…

Additional $$ Approved for ND Livestock Water Supply Program

Published August 27, 2026

The State of North Dakota has added $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program. Demand for the program surpassed the initial $2 million approved last week. More than 220 applications were made in the first…

Drought Provides Chance to Improve Cow Herd

Published August 26, 2026

This year's drought is forcing ranchers to make difficult decisions, but NDSU Extension Forage Crop Production Specialist James Rogers says it can also provide an opportunity to identify weaknesses in a cow herd. Rogers recommends producers review individual animal performance…

Dear Mr. President

Published August 26, 2026

Four major ag groups have sent a joint letter to President Trump, asking him to reverse his 90-day beef import plan. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association called on the…

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Dealing With the Cattle Supply Crunch

Published August 26, 2026

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a 90-day suspension of higher tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the additional imports are designed as a short-term response to tight U.S. beef supplies…

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NWS Protocols in Place

Published August 25, 2026

Mexican cattle are moving into the United States again. The Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry reopened this past week after being closed for more than a year because of New World screwworm concerns. USDA Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins says strict…

Fewer Dairy Farms Are Producing More Milk

Published August 25, 2026

The number of U.S. dairy farms is expected to fall below 20,000 by the end of the decade. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine says the decline in farm numbers has not translated into lower milk production. “We’ve lost 100,000…

Truitt: Beef Imports Won’t Change Tight Supply Picture

Published August 25, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt questions how much the tariff-free beef imports will actually affect retail beef prices. "“Three hundred thousand metric tons may sound like a lot to somebody; that’s 20 to 24 days’ worth of supply, and you’re…

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Beef Imports Won’t Lower Prices, Could Discourage Herd Rebuilding

Published August 25, 2026

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. "We're not going…

‘A Bad Policy Decision’

Published August 24, 2026

The White House beef decision is based on the need for affordability. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue says that is a flawed argument. "U.S. consumers have consistently indicated with their money that they're willing to pay a little…

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Livestock Articles

Executive Proclamation Issued on Beef Imports

Additional $$ Approved for ND Livestock Water Supply Program

Drought Provides Chance to Improve Cow Herd

Dear Mr. President

Dealing With the Cattle Supply Crunch

NWS Protocols in Place

Fewer Dairy Farms Are Producing More Milk

Truitt: Beef Imports Won’t Change Tight Supply Picture

Beef Imports Won’t Lower Prices, Could Discourage Herd Rebuilding

‘A Bad Policy Decision’

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