CDFA Lifts Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle ExhibitionsThe California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, clearing the way for animals to return to exhibition barns across the state. The ban, which was put in place amid concerns over H5N1 highly pathogenic avian inf...
Collective action neutralizes African swine fever threatKeeping African swine fever (ASF) out of the United States has been a priority for animal health officials and the swine industry. Once confined to Africa, the highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs has been reported in more than 80 countries since 2005. Its incursion almo...
Despite historic demand, beef supply remains low, and prices stay highFrom weeknight ground beef to special-occasion steaks, consumers continue to see higher prices at the meat case. At its core, the beef market runs on supply and demand like everything else — but when you factor in production cycles, global trade uncertainty and a persistent U.S. taste for beef, that...
Food distributor recalls ground beef from Colorado for E. coli contaminationAn Idaho food distributor is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef because of concerns about E. coli contamination. Mountain West Food Group shipped the contaminated meat to distributors in Colorado, along with five other states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspe...
Jalisco Leads Mexico’s Pork Production in 2025Jalisco strengthened its position as Mexico’s leading pork producer in 2025, supplying nearly a quarter of national output as modernization efforts support growth in the sector. At the same time, higher prices for pork and other key holiday ingredients have pushed the cost of festive meals up to 20%...
New ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the regulation, finalized in March 2024, companies may use labels such as “Product of USA” or “Made in USA” only if the animals were b...
NCBA Shares Efforts on Farm Bill Items Remaining For Cattle ProducersThe One Big Beautiful Bill, passed earlier this year, delivered several significant wins for the U.S. cattle industry. However, as lawmakers look ahead, some traditional farm bill issues remain unresolved and could still impact cattle producers. We caught up with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen...
Beef trade challenges grow amid plant closuresFarmers and ranchers work tirelessly to bring high-quality beef to tables worldwide. However, one critical component of ensuring this beef reaches global markets is trade. While producers can travel to Washington, D.C., and lobby for better trade deals through various beef organizations, the ultim...
Why Americans Are Paying More Than Ever for BeefGone are the days when grabbing a burger wouldn’t break the bank. These days, Americans are feeling the pinch more than ever when they’re craving a steak — and it’s not just inflation to blame. A perfect storm of industry constraints, coupled with supply and climate woes, has sent beef prices throug...
Food Inflation Slowed But Meat Prices Rose Faster in October-NovemberOne-year food inflation appears to have slowed during October and November while meat price increases sped up slightly during the last two months, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) latest data. BLS’ report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November was constrained by the lack of Oc...
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