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The Growing Role of Imported Beef
Southeast Regional Ag News
As U.S. production declines, global supply is stepping in to support ground beef demand.
Getting State Inspected Beef Sold Over State Lines
Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is advocating for the expansion of meat processing capacity in the Farm Bill, with discussions ongoing in both the House and Senate to improve access to smaller processors and consumers. The NCBA is also pushing for a pilot program in the Farm Bill to allow custom exempt processors to sell beef directly to consumers within their state. Additionally, the NCBA supports the DIRECT Act, which would enable state-inspected plants to sell meat across sta
A Global Story Behind Every Burger
California Ag Today
Increasing beef imports are playing a key role in maintaining U.S. ground beef availability.
Feed Prices Strong Despite Low US Cattle Herd Numbers
Line on Agriculture
The National cattle herd is at historic lows, impacting feed demand. Despite this, feed demand remains strong, aided by the poultry and swine industries.
Beef Prices May Be High, But So Are Inputs
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, input costs for producers remain high.
Beef Prices May Be High, But So Are Inputs
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, input costs for producers remain high.The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, in
Pressure Builds on Beef Packers
California Ag Today
New insights show how limited cattle supplies are forcing gradual but significant industry changes.
Fewer Cattle, Big Consequences
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new newsletter from Derrell Peel explains how shrinking herd sizes are forcing changes in beef packing capacity.
R-Calf Supports Trump Meat Probe
Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into potential price fixing and violations in the beef packing industry, coinciding with R-CALF USA's lawsuit against the sector.
Ag financial impact
Idaho Ag Today
According to a recently released report, agriculture continues to be a major part of Idaho’s economy.
Idaho Rancher Grows His Operation by Stacking Enterprises
Farm of the Future
What does it take to grow a business in production agriculture in today’s farm economy? One strategy is to build vertically.
Analyzing Cattle Depreciation
Line on Agriculture
Buying a high-priced cow means looking at the long term valuation of her life and the depreciation that can occur.
U.S. Cow Herd Hits Smallest Since 1951; Recovery Possible by 2027–28
Line on Agriculture
The US cow herd has experienced seven consecutive years of decline, with the 2025 inventory being less than the previous year, indicating ongoing liquidation. Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA suggests that the trend might reverse slightly in 2026 due to more heifers being retained for breeding, but significant growth may not be seen until 2027 or 2028
WASDE: Elevated Corn Use Strains Feed Supply as Mexican Border Closure Clouds U.S. Cattle Outlook
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shows elevated numbers amid uncertainty about future demand. One market analyst notes that the U.S. is currently feeding 525 million more bushels of corn than last year, but this is unsustainable due to the Mexican border shutdown.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
California Ag Today
The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
Tools for the Modern Ranch
California Ag Today
Ranchers share real-world experiences with smart ear tags and drone-assisted fall seeding.
Time, Tech, and the Ranch
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers explain how GPS tracking and drones fit into everyday operations.
Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce
California Ag Today
A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.
Finding the Next Generation
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new podcast explores how agriculture can attract, train, and retain skilled employees.
Grazing Bill Seeks Parity for Ranchers; Push to Delist Mexican Wolf Advances
Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Public Lands Council are advocating for a bill before the House Natural Resources Committee that would address the inequity in due process protections for ranchers on national grasslands under the Federal Land Policy Management Act