Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

Food For Progress Priority Countries and USCA Praises Product of USA Rule

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the Food for Progress Priority Countries for 2024, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls USDA's final voluntary 'Product of USA' rule a victory.

Georgia Ag Week and USCA Praises Product of USA Rule

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Week Under Way, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls USDA's final voluntary 'Product of USA' rule a victory.

Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.

New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update

The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.

Making the Smartest Cattle Culling Decisions

Southeast Regional Ag News
Coming from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax, a new resource has been developed specifically to help with culling decisions

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

Market Volatility in the Cattle Market Insights

Line on Agriculture
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President, Ehtan Lane says despite recent market softening, high demand continues and an established support system prevents producers from experiencing major losses.

U.S. Cattlemen Continue to Set Sights on Cell Cultured Meat

Southeast Regional Ag News
The group met last week in Fort Worth, TX

U.S. Cattlemen's Association Invites You to Livestream During Convention

Southeast Regional Ag News
USCA's Annual Convention is underway right now in Fort Worth, TX.

NCBA Opposes Paraguayan Beef Imports and Pork Exports Robust

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association opposes the USDA’s decision to allow Paraguayan beef imports starting next month, and September pork exports were slightly lower than a year ago but maintain robust pace.

USDS Closes In on Competition

Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has now released a package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry. That package establishes a Chief Competition Officer at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

Farm Bill Extension from NCBA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A top official for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a likely farm bill extension could be a year or more and include some commodity payment fixes.

Science Must Back Meat Industry Decisions

Line on Agriculture
Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus explains why The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Took Part in The World Meat Congress.

Intellectual Property Questions Surrounding Cell Cultured Meat

Line on Agriculture
NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus attended the World Meat Congress.

Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches

The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.

Checking In on the Beef Checkoff

Southeast Regional Ag News
A total of 12 authorization requests were approved by the Beef Operating Committee made up of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Federation of State Beef Councils, and then by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board executive committee and USDA.

Spending Beef Checkoff Dollars

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will hold its Beef Promotion Operating Committee meeting in Denver on September 6-7.