USDA releases 2023 Census of Aquaculture results USDA conducts Census of Aquaculture every five years. Industry News December 17, 2024 No Comments Total sales of aquaculture products went up 26% from the last Census of Aquaculture.Read More
USDA announces appointments for lamb and beef boards Four new members to serve on American Lamb Board. Industry News December 9, 2024 No Comments Thirty-six members join Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.Read More
Strong month keeps pork exports on record pace Exports of U.S. beef and pork post year-over-year increases in October. Industry News December 9, 2024 No Comments Pork exports are well positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024. Read More
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to lead USDA If she is confirmed, Brooke Rollins would be the second woman to lead the USDA. Industry News November 25, 2024 No Comments U.S. President-elect Donald Trump names former White House aide Brooke Rollins to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case Lynn Hottle waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $4,000. Industry News November 8, 2024 No Comments USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock, for alleged Packers and Stockyards Act violations.Read More
USDA announces National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board appointments Board includes seven voting members and two nonvoting members. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments USDA appoints one producer and one expert in finance and management to each serve as board members.Read More
USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaint Investigation reveals Bert E. Smith IV failed to pay timely for 1,071 head of livestock totaling $957,009. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments USDA issues a complaint against Bert E. Smith IV, doing business as Rowdy Livestock LLC.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Frontier Meats Frontier Meats and Eric Nauwelaers pay a $10,000 civil penalty. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments USDA investigation finds Fronter Meats and Eric Nauwelaers failed to pay for livestock purchased from ten livestock sellers.Read More
Lamb exports post largest volume since January Beef exports trend higher to Mexico, Taiwan, Middle East, but lower overall. Industry News October 10, 2024 No Comments USMEF projects pork export volume and value will reach record highs in 2024. Read More
USDA announces next steps to enhance competition USDA makes efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for farmers and ranchers, as well as lower food prices for families. Industry News October 9, 2024 No Comments USDA works to identify hidden fees and unfair pricing practices in beef sales markets.Read More