The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced continued support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act. This legislation introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) would increase marketing opportunities for smaller meat processors and give consumers more options to buy local beef.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced support for President Trump’s nomination of former Congressman Steve Pearce to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
The Meat Institute released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a Department of Justice investigation into the beef processing sector: “Despite high consumer prices for beef, beef packers have been losing money because the price of cattle is at record highs,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “For more than a year, beef packers have been operating at a loss due to a tight cattle supply and strong demand. The beef industry is heavily regulated, and market transactions are transparent. The government’s own data from USDA confirms that the beef packing sector is experiencing catastrophic losses and experts predict this will continue into 2026. U.S. beef processors welcome a fact-based discussion about beef affordability and how best to meet the needs of American consumers, who are the industry’s most important stakeholders. Beef packers rely on cattle producers and cattle producers rely on beef packers. The entire beef value chain is strongest when supply is balanced by demand. Beef packers remain committed to ensuring safe, delicious, and nutrient dense beef remains affordable to American families who rely on its nourishment. We welcome the President and his team to visit our members’ beef facilities, both large and small, to witness firsthand the pride, skill, and dedication they bring to their work every single day.”
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is inviting participants and media to a panel, “Feeding the Future: Climate-Smart Strategies for a Sustainable Global Feed Industry,” on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. GMT-3 at the 30th Conference of Parties, being held in Belem, Brazil. In collaboration with industry partners Sindirações and the International Feed Industry Federation, the first-of-its-kind panel will be held in the inaugural AgriZone and will discuss the importance of the feed industry to animal health, identify promising innovations, highlight feed efficiency and explore how the industry works with government and key international bodies to bring forward climate solutions.
The highly anticipated 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit is set to bring together leading voices from across the Americas to explore the future of poultry production, innovation and sustainability. With a full day of expert sessions, global perspectives and networking opportunities, attendees can expect a dynamic program focused on driving progress and strengthening collaboration within the industry. The event will take place on Monday, Jan. 26, and will open with a presentation of research projects by the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA), setting the tone for a day that combines science, strategy and shared expertise. The Summit is presented by the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) and ALA.
