USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaint against Arkie Kiehne USDA files a complaint for an alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News July 22, 2025 No Comments USDA investigation finds Arkie Kiehne purchased more than $2 million worth of livestock without being properly registered and bonded.Read More
USDA settles two Packers and Stockyards cases USDA resolves alleged violations against LeRoy J. Miller dba Hope Stock Farm of Millersburg, Ohio, and MBA Beef LLC dba Interstate Regional Stockyards, of Cuba, Mo. Industry News July 21, 2025 No Comments MBA Beef LLC waives its rights to a hearing and agrees to pay a civil penalty of $12,500. Read More
USDA again closes southern ports to Mexico livestock shipments USDA responds to a case of New World Screwworm approximately 160 miles northward of the current sterile fly dispersal grid. Industry News July 10, 2025 No Comments USDA closes southern ports of entry to shipments of cattle due to detection of New World screwworm in Veracruz, Mexico. Read More
USDA reopens select border ports for Mexico cattle and bison USDA conducts on-site assessments of Mexico’s NWS response efforts. Industry News July 1, 2025 No Comments USDA announces phased reopening of southern ports for livestock trade.Read More
USDA settles case with Camelot Cattle Co. USDA enters into a consent decision and order with Camelot Cattle Co. doing business as 101 Livestock Auction, and John Knight of Russellville, Ark. Industry News June 26, 2025 No Comments USDA investigation uncovers custodial account shortages of $102,600 on Jan. 27, 2023, and $108,475 on Feb. 28, 2023.Read More
USDA researchers seek preventive measures for liver abscesses in cattle The prevalence of liver abscess formations in cattle continues to raise concerns for beef producers. Industry News June 24, 2025 No Comments Reducing liver abscess formation is even more critical in calves born from dairy cows mated with beef sires, according to USDA ARS.Read More
Even higher retail prices likely for the rest of the summer of 2025 During the four weeks of June 2025, estimates place cow and bull slaughter 10% lower than a year ago and 37% lower than two years ago. Altin Kalo June 24, 2025 No Comments Retail beef prices in May 2025 were up 8.6% from last year.Read More
USDA mails July survey to cattle operations nationwide USDA sends an inventory survey to 18,000 cattle operations. Industry News June 23, 2025 No Comments USDA sends its first July cattle survey to producers since the reinstatement of key reports was announced earlier in 2025.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Glen A. Burkholder, of Baltic, Ohio. Industry News June 18, 2025 No Comments USDA Agricultural Marketing Service investigation reveals failure to timely pay for 11 livestock transactions involving 378 head totaling $216,338. Read More
USDA allocates $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by wildfire, drought USDA Farm Service Agency leverages existing Livestock Forage Disaster Program data to streamline payment calculations and expedite relief. Industry News May 30, 2025 No Comments USDA issues Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024. Read More