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Published December 24, 2023
The American Angus Association offers tools for cattle producers to track their genetics. This can help communicate what kind of product buyers can expect when purchasing their cattle. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen where genetics have been more valuable…Promoting Competition
Published December 22, 2023
USDA has submitted rule changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department issued new merger guidance with additional scrutiny for new business mergers.…Canada’s Dairy Rate Quota Allocations Continue to be an Issue
Published December 21, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is one of six lead authors on a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Nearly 60 lawmakers signed this letter voicing disappointment in the recent dispute settlement ruling on…The Cow That Stole Christmas
Published December 21, 2023
Twenty years ago, BSE was confirmed in the United States. It was described as the cow that stole Christmas. Exports were shut down and consumer confidence in beef suffered, sending cattle prices lower. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator…Sustainable Cattle Production
Published December 21, 2023
Capturing ammonia from cattle manure and producing clean sustainable renewable energy and organic fertilizers is the mission of Bion Environmental Technologies. Bion CEO Bill O’Neill said the company is taking the negatives in cattle production and turning them into sustainable,…Raised with Respect
Published December 20, 2023
Certified Angus Beef is partnering with Sysco for the Raised with Respect campaign to create heightened awareness around producers who are Beef Quality Assurance certified. Director of Producer Engagement Kara Lee says this program adds to their sustainability message to…USCA’s Focus for 2024
Published December 20, 2023
In addition to the farm bill, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Advisor Jess Peterson is focused on the organization's policy priorities. "We need to clarify country of origin labeling,” said Peterson. “Our beef checkoff is an amazing program that needs…USDA Updates Milk Production Numbers
Published December 19, 2023
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 17.3 billion pounds in November. That’s down 0.5 percent from November of last year. South Dakota had the biggest increase in milk production last month, up seven percent. That was impacted…Wolves, Deer and Elk, Oh My!
Published December 18, 2023
Animal depredation was top-of-mind at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root said the issue includes wolves, elk and deer. "We've been seeing an incredible number of deer eating our producers' forage and we had a…