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Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota

Published Today

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is touring North Dakota while also discussing challenges facing the cattle industry. The North Dakota Monitor reports Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured the North Dakota Capitol Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Capitol. Their next stop…

USDA Extends Comment Period on Beef Grade Standards

Published Yesterday

USDA is giving the cattle industry another 90 days to comment on potential changes to federal beef grade standards. The Agricultural Marketing Service extended the comment deadline to December 7.The review began at the request of the American Wagyu Association…

Brazilian Beef Shipments Under Scrutiny After Trump Tariff Move

Published August 26, 2026

Brazilian beef shipments arriving in Houston are drawing attention following President Trump's announcement of temporary tariff relief for imported ground beef. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says public shipping records show Brazilian frozen boneless beef arrived in Houston shortly before and on…

‘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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Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market

Published August 21, 2026

President Donald Trump announced plans to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef on a tariff-free basis for 90 days. In his Truth Social post, Trump said the imported beef would be sold 25 percent below market prices. Martinson Ag…

Beef Demand Remains a Bright Spot

Published July 14, 2026

Strong consumer demand continues to support the cattle industry, even with high retail beef prices. "Demand is at all-time highs," said Randy Schmitt, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. "U.S. producers keep producing the same amount of beef, or even probably…

China Trade Talks Could Support U.S. Beef Exports

Published May 20, 2026

China and the United States continue discussing tariff reductions and expanded agricultural trade following recent negotiations between the two countries. China has resumed registration of hundreds of U.S. beef processing facilities and plans to restart poultry imports from states free of…

Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs

Published May 18, 2026

Nearly a week ago, President Trump indicated he would sign an executive order to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported beef. Farm-state lawmakers pushed back, and the action was later delayed. High beef prices have been a frequent talking point for…

U.S. Beef Regains Access to China

Published May 17, 2026

The U.S. beef industry has regained access to the Chinese market. Following the Trump-Xi summit, China extended the approval of 425 beef facilities and approved nearly 80 new registrations. On X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised President Trump, calling him…

Aussie Reopens Market to U.S. Beef

Published April 1, 2026

After a 23-year absence, U.S. beef is now being sold to Australia. This market shut down when BSE was confirmed in the U.S. in 2003. The U.S. Meat Export Federation recognized the reopening of the Australian market with the support…

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Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota

USDA Extends Comment Period on Beef Grade Standards

Brazilian Beef Shipments Under Scrutiny After Trump Tariff Move

‘A Bad Policy Decision’

Beef Import Decision Adds Volatility to the Cattle Market

Beef Demand Remains a Bright Spot

China Trade Talks Could Support U.S. Beef Exports

Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs

U.S. Beef Regains Access to China

Aussie Reopens Market to U.S. Beef

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