USDA suspends cattle and bison imports from Mexico USDA addresses northward advancement of New World Screwworm. Industry News May 12, 2025 No Comments USDA responds to New World Screwworm detection about 700 miles away from the US border.Read More
USDA settles two Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into two separate stipulation agreements. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments AMS investigation uncovers late payments on 24 livestock purchases totaling more than $1.88 million.Read More
USDA announces expedited disaster relief for farmers USDA hosts inaugural Farmers First roundtable. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins declares plans to expedite $21 billion in disaster assistance.Read More
USDA to purchase poultry products for food nutrition assistance programs USDA seeks chicken, turkey and egg products, both fresh and frozen. Industry News May 2, 2025 No Comments USDA plans to purchase poultry products for the National School Lunch Program and other federal food nutrition assistance programs.Read More
Commentary: SMA Beef with the 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines Proposed guidelines emphasize reducing consumption of red and processed meats. Lacy Bates April 24, 2025 No Comments Let’s put beef, pork and poultry back at the center of the plates of every American, not beans, peas and lentils.Read More
USDA settles three Packers and Stockyards cases USDA entered into stipulation agreements with three separate organizations. Industry News April 24, 2025 No Comments AMS investigations uncover custodial account shortages.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case USDA AMS investigation uncovers custodial account shortages. Industry News April 18, 2025 No Comments Wahoo Livestock Sales waives its right to a hearing and agrees to pay a civil penalty of $5,000.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into stipulation agreements with two separate producers. Industry News April 9, 2025 No Comments USDA settles two cases for delayed testing of livestock scales.Read More
USDA launches 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs Application deadline for four programs is June 6, 2025. Industry News April 3, 2025 No Comments USDA accepts applications for four export market development programs: the Market Access Program, Foreign Market Development, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops and Emerging Markets Program.Read More
Processor Profile: Nordik Meats Nordik Meats expands processing capacity with USDA grant Independently owned meat processing facility focuses on providing high-quality products that producers take pride in raising. Sammy Bredar March 26, 2025 No Comments Nordik Meats leverages a Local Meat Capacity grant to purchase a grinder, meatball maker, packaging equipment and more.Read More