Senators Question JBS’s Move to List on NYSE Amid Controversies
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators, with Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) at the helm, recently penned a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, casting doubts on JBS S.A.’s intended New York Stock Exchange listing. This group, including Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and others, highlighted several contentious issues linked to JBS’s Brazilian operations. […]
Wagyu Cattle: A Rising Star in American Agriculture
Wagyu cattle, once a rarity in the United States, have rapidly become one of the country’s fastest-growing breeds. This remarkable journey was highlighted at the World Wagyu Conference in San Antonio, Texas, where pioneers of the breed shared their experiences. The Early Days of Wagyu in the U.S. In 1975, the first Wagyu bulls arrived […]
Arizona’s New Legislative Front: Bills to Tame Cultivated Meat Market
Big news from the sun-drenched state of Arizona! Lawmakers are rolling up their sleeves with a couple of bills that are all about putting some rules in place for cultivated meat products. You know, the kind of meat that doesn’t come from the farm but from labs and other futuristic sources. First up, we’ve got […]
U.S. Pork Exports Soar; Beef Market Hits a Bump
U.S. pork exports are on a roll, especially this past November. We’re talking a big thumbs-up from buyers in Mexico and those countries in Central and South America. The folks at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) are sharing some pretty impressive numbers. November saw pork exports jump by 5% compared to last year, hitting […]
The Ongoing Battle Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Let’s talk about something that’s been flying under the radar for a while but is super important: the battle against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI as the experts call it. As of early December, things have gotten pretty intense. We’re seeing over 68 million birds affected by this virus. After a somewhat quiet summer, […]
U.S. Senators, Concerned, Speak Up on JBS’s NYSE IPO Ambitions
In a noteworthy turn of events in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senators from both sides of the aisle have raised eyebrows over the IPO plans of JBS S.A., the Brazilian meat-packing leader, eyeing the New York Stock Exchange. It’s no small news, given JBS’s stature as one of the top meat packers in the United States. […]
Upcoming Hearings on EPA’s New Meat Processing Wastewater Standards
The meat industry is preparing for key dates, January 24 and 31, to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rules aimed at enhancing the quality of water discharged from meat processing plants into public waterways. Industry representatives and other stakeholders have until January 22 to register for a chance to present their perspectives on […]
2024: A Pivotal Year for the Cow-Calf Sector
The past two to three years have seen the majority of the cow-calf sector in a defensive stance, grappling with adverse weather and rising production costs. The widespread drought has led to significant herd liquidation, contributing to an estimated 11% reduction in the beef cow herd since its peak in 2019, with about 6% of […]
UK Beef Industry: Navigating a Tough Phase
It’s a bit of a rough patch for the UK beef industry these days. Picture this: we’re seeing one of the biggest slumps in beef production in the past couple of years. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a change that’s touching everyone from your average shopper to the hard-working cattle farmer. What’s Up with […]
USDA Welcomes New Members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of new members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, a key move in bolstering the beef industry’s promotional and research efforts. Details of the Appointments In total, 26 individuals have been appointed to the board. Of these, 25 will serve three-year terms, […]
