US Meat Exports to China Get a Welcome Boost
Big news for US meat exporters! China’s General Administration of Customs has just expanded its list of approved US establishments for meat export. Now, 11 more beef and eight pork exporters from the US have cut. This brings the total to a whopping 49 – a clear sign of growing trade relations between the US […]
Concerns Raised by US Lawmakers Over Paraguayan Beef Import Rule
In a significant move, more than twenty members of the U.S. House of Representatives, spearheaded by U.S. Reps. Tracey Mann (D-Kan.) and Jim Costa (D-Calif.), have raised objections to a newly established rule that would enable the import of Paraguayan beef into the United States. This development has sparked a debate, primarily due to the […]
Upcoming EPA Regulations on Wastewater in Meat and Poultry Industry
This month, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to propose significant updates to its Meat and Poultry Products Effluent Limitations Guidelines. These will be the first amendments in nearly two decades, marking a notable shift in environmental regulation for the industry. Central to these changes is the introduction of regulations targeting phosphate and […]
Bezos Earth Fund Grants $57 Million to Tackle Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss in Meat Industry
The Bezos Earth Fund has announced a significant investment of $57 million in grants dedicated to combating climate change and addressing biodiversity loss. Out of this substantial sum, more than $46 million will be directed towards initiatives focused on enhancing livestock sustainability and safeguarding the Brazilian Amazon from the perils of deforestation, according to an […]
USDA Invests Over $18 Million in Dairy Farm Projects to Reduce Methane Emissions
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has embarked on a significant environmental initiative, allocating over $18 million to reduce methane emissions in dairy farming. This investment is part of the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program and involves a collaboration with Newtrient, a prominent entity in the dairy industry. Doug Chapin, chairman of the Michigan […]
Global Perspectives on Sustainability in Food Production
Ryan Baraniuk, a marketer for the international food processing company Arla Foods, has highlighted the varying perceptions and practices of sustainability in food production across different countries. Speaking at the Professional Dairy Producers Dairy Insights Summit in Madison, Wisconsin, Baraniuk shared insights into how sustainability efforts are not uniform globally. In Arla Foods’ core European […]
AFBF Highlights Challenges Posed by California’s Prop 12
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has recently expressed significant concerns regarding California’s Proposition 12 and its implications for interstate commerce. Joby Young, AFBF’s Executive Vice President, has articulated these concerns, focusing on the complexities that emerge when individual states mandate specific production practices. Proposition 12, which establishes minimum housing standards for pork to be […]
Forecast Indicates Downturn in U.S. Agri-Exports for FY 2024
The latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) presents a revised outlook for the nation’s agricultural exports in the fiscal year 2024. The updated figures suggest a downturn, with projections now standing at $169.5 billion, a decrease of $2.5 billion from earlier estimates […]
COP28: Agriculture’s Pivotal Role in Climate Dialogue
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is currently hosting the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28), a significant event in the global climate change calendar. This year’s conference, which will run until December 12, is particularly notable for its focus on agriculture’s role in climate discussions. The event has sparked a mixture of optimism and […]
Innovative Marketing Strategies Highlighted at Angus Convention’s ‘Capturing Value’ Session
At the 2023 Angus Convention, a session titled “Capturing Value” was held as part of Angus University’s educational program. This session focused on innovative marketing strategies for the beef cattle industry, particularly for those involved in cow-calf and seedstock operations. The panel comprised four experts: Travis Mitchell from Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service, Lydia Yon […]
