The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomed the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s second report. In May, the MAHA Commission’s first report highlighted the positive role beef plays in a healthy diet. The second report expanded on the benefits of high-quality protein like beef and the critical role cattle producers play in helping make America healthy again.
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued a statement on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy report.
The MAHA Commission has released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy, which aims to address childhood chronic disease but also has potentially heavy impacts on farmers, sound science, and healthy food. These impacts remain a concern, but the strategy shows signs of progress from the initial “Make America Healthy Again” report released in May. The National Pork Producers Council shared recommendations to the MAHA Commission leading up to the strategy’s release.
Poultry industry safety professionals attending the 2025 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry were presented with solutions to an array of current and emerging issues. The three-day event included speaker presentations, discussions, and small group breakout sessions, all of which provided opportunities for attendees to get answers to their valuable questions. Suggestions for short-, medium- and long-term safety culture improvement were provided, with accessible strategies that can be implemented immediately. The conference also recognized outstanding achievements with the announcement of the 2025 Safety Award winners.
The 2025 USPOULTRY Women’s Leadership Conference brought together industry leaders, innovators and visionaries for two days of insight, inspiration and forward-thinking discussions. From sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic decision-making to panels on effective communication and women leading with resilience, attendees explored how to navigate today’s dynamic workplace while fostering inclusion, productivity and personal growth. The event set the stage for actionable takeaways and meaningful connections that will shape leadership and innovation in the years ahead.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Dairy Strong conference, set to take place at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on Jan. 14-15. Don’t miss your chance to attend the leading dairy business conference and trade show.
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced the appointment of Clay McKinney as executive director of law enforcement, brand and inspection services. McKinney has been serving in this role on an interim basis since earlier this year and assumes the permanent position effective immediately.
Cattle keep getting better, but that doesn’t mean producers should slow down progress. That’s what attendees took home from the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, Aug. 14 and 15 in Rochester, Minn. It’s call to action for the entire beef industry. Better cattle, yet new and old challenges for each segment.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus testified at a Section 301 investigation hearing regarding Brazil’s trade practices. The hearing, convened by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and held at the U.S. International Trade Commission, examined the Brazilian government’s trade policies and actions for unreasonable, discriminatory harm to U.S. commerce. NCBA focused attention on Brazil’s restrictions on U.S. beef and our long-standing concerns with the Brazilian government’s track record of food safety and animal health.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has released “Our Industry, Our Promise,” its 2024-25 State of the U.S. Animal Food Industry Report, spotlighting the industry’s economic footprint, policy priorities, safety, sustainability efforts and international trade initiatives.
