The Meat Institute called for the processing sector, a critical part of the meat and poultry supply chain, to be included in the Trump Administration’s plans for a stable and legal agriculture workforce.
The University of Idaho released the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. The study concluded that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse and can only benefit the species through building robust habitat, increasing forage, and reducing invasive grasses that lead to catastrophic wildfires.
Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts—including members of Congress, federal officials, and Capitol Hill staff—came together at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party. Held at Union Square Park on Capitol Hill, the popular summertime celebration provided attendees with America’s favorite and newest ice cream flavors, floats and novelties.
The week of June 2 was an emotional one for Dean Edge. On Tuesday, he celebrated the life of Blair Vold, the mentor who gave him one of his first chances to sell. By Saturday night, Edge was named the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.
Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting.
Four graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and farmers are receiving scholarships as part of the 2025 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program, with one being honored through a scholarship created this year.
Farm Journal has announced that Drovers was recently named as the official media partner of “The Future of Beef Show.” Episodes are now available on Farm Journal TV, Farm Journal’s YouTube channel and Farm Journal NOW with new episodes dropping biweekly starting June 17. Connecting people and ideas while shaping the future of the cattle industry, “The Future of Beef Show” is a video podcast hosted by Jim Johnson of “Brands and Barbed Wire” along with Ian Wheal, CEO and founder of Breedr, and Jessica Sperber, University of Nebraska feedlot specialist. Together with an inspiring lineup of guests, they share stories from the forefront of modern beef production and show how technology and data can make all the difference while staying true to the values that define the beef industry.
The Voice of Milk, a collaboration between the Dairy Business Association, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Minnesota Milk Producers Association, announced a new addition to its member services team. Andy Welti joins as a Strategic Account Manager to support members of the independent dairy organizations in this multi-state collaboration, amplifying the voice of dairy farmers across the Midwest.
As the cattle cycle turns, the nuances of record-low herd numbers and economic challenges have been at the pinnacle of conversations in cattle country. But conversations at the meat case? They’ve turned to rising beef prices. For Certified Angus Beef (CAB), supply and demand are instrumental pieces of the business—and this spring, business was good. Record-setting good. In an otherwise tough time in the beef business, sales and supply records have been a bright spot. The positive numbers mean that quality beef production has not let up, and beef demand is holding. Consumers have proven the value proposition: the good stuff is worth a little more money, for a better eating experience.
In the poultry industry, a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) can be a powerful tool for improving safety and operations, but knowing when to use it is just as important as how. As part of a technical reference series, USPOULTRY has assembled a practical guide on how to conduct an RCA and various RCA methods used to identify the root cause of an issue. The Practical Guide to Root Cause Analysis is available to USPOULTRY members only and can be obtained by visiting the USPOULTRY Training Resources webpage and clicking on the Food Safety tab.
