The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) responded to comments from President Donald J. Trump that suggested importing Argentinian beef as a solution to lower beef prices. NCBA’s family farmers and ranchers are concerned that rewarding Argentina with this expanded access to the U.S. market harms American cattlemen and women, while also interfering with the free market.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the country.
Michigan Milk Producers Association received the honor of Cooperative Communicator of the Year in the National Milk Producers Federation’s annual cooperative communications contest, winning five categories and a ‘Best of Show’ award in the Writing category. Dairy Farmers of America’s farmer-member Paul Windemuller received NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year award.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative now ranks as the second-largest dairy cooperative in the nation, based on milk volume, according to Hoard’s Dairyman. The ranking moved Edge from third to second place due to an increase in member milk volume and growth in farm membership.
At the forefront of poultry production, USPOULTRY’s 2025 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar addressed critical challenges posed by avian diseases, such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and avian metapneumovirus, while emphasizing the importance of housing in poultry practices. Industry leaders presented forward-thinking approaches to improving flock health and biosecurity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a careful balance between production efficiency and maintaining animal welfare best practices.
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is pleased to announce the 2026 Young Leaders Under 30 honorees. This award celebrates emerging talent within the industry and provides recipients with an opportunity to gain recognition at the world’s largest annual trade show dedicated to the production and processing of meat, poultry and egg products, as well as the production of animal food and pet food. Save the date and join us in celebrating the rising stars of the poultry, egg, meat and animal food industries. Register now here.
