There were 94.2 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of July 1, 2025, according to the Cattle report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This is the first July cattle inventory report since July 2023.
EmGenisys, a pioneering animal health company leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate embryo health in real-time, today announced the successful close of an oversubscribed $1.5 million seed financing round.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that for the first time in 20 years, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef, ending decades of bureaucratic red tape and prolonged negotiations that have prevented American cattle producers from accessing the Australian market. NCBA thanks President Donald J. Trump for delivering yet another trade win for America’s cattle farmers and ranchers.
A newly published study from Zoetis and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) provides compelling evidence that genetic selection using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index® (DWP$®) can deliver measurable productivity gains for U.S. dairy producers. The peer-reviewed research, published in the Journal of Dairy Science, demonstrates that selecting for higher DWP$ not only can improve herd health and longevity but can also significantly reduce methane intensity.
Leadership, financial literacy, successful teams, good communication, health and wellness, and resiliency are all challenges that today’s working women face in their professional environment. USPOULTRY’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference will focus on topics to assist women in overcoming these challenges and becoming successful leaders, as well as address the leadership, management and communication skills necessary for professional growth. The program was developed by a team of professional women in various levels of management and responsibilities who understand these challenges. This year’s conference will be held Aug. 21 – 22, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged support for the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation supports livestock haulers by protecting drivers from burdensome hours of service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) mandates. The HELP Act codifies HOS and ELD exemptions that were issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for about two years during the pandemic. FMCSA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced they are withdrawing a proposed rule to mandate speed limiters in trucks. This announcement was welcome news for livestock haulers, but HOS and ELD mandates continue to pose a threat to drivers.
The Dairy Business Association announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference keynote speakers: Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, and Ben Leibl, Public Relations Specialist for Kwik Trip, Inc. The annual dairy conference, which will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 14-15, will focus on leading with purpose, one person, one policy and one farm at a time.
