USDA issues report on investigation into beef price margins 07.23.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Both Tyson’s Holcomb, Kan., fire and the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to beef market disruptions.Read More
Senators ask for changes on smaller meat processor regulations 06.23.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The bipartisan letter asks Secretary Perdue to streamline regulations to remove barriers for smaller processors.Read More
Interstate shipment of meat, poultry products granted to Iowa processors 05.22.2020 By Joel Crews The CIS program includes plants in certain states following inspection that is ‘at least equal to’ federal inspection.Read More
Three USDA inspectors die from COVID-19 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The union representing inspectors said its members lack proper PPE.Read More
USDA to help livestock producers move animals 04.28.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency has established a coordination center to find alternative markets for livestock that can’t be processed.Read More
Livestock industry to receive $9.6 billion under ag stimulus plan 04.20.2020 By Erica Shaffer Total funding includes direct payments for farmers and ranchers, commodity purchases.Read More
NCBA asks for more support for cattle producers 04.02.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The CARES Act includes $9.5 billion of USDA assistance to farmers and ranchers in response to COVID-19.Read More
US cattle producers, USDA react to coronavirus 03.17.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NCBA and USCA released plans for handling the situation.Read More
USDA releases ASF prevention plan 03.09.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The agency says a 72-hour national standstill could happen if a large outbreak occurs.Read More
USDA lays out Agriculture Innovation Agenda 02.24.2020 By Eric Schroeder Aims to increase U.S. ag production by 40% while cutting environmental footprint in half by 2050.Read More
