In the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand report for December the forecast for 2025 red meat and poultry production is raised as higher poultry and beef production are partially offset by lower pork production. Beef production is raised on a faster rate of slaughter for both fed and non-fed cattle for the fourth quarter. Pork production is lowered on a slower rate of slaughter based on data through early December. Broiler and turkey production is increased on official third-quarter production totals, partially offset by lower fourth-quarter production due to additional outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)-related culling through early December. Egg production is unchanged for 2025.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized five distinguished individuals with the IDFA Leadership Award for their exceptional contributions to U.S. food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking and their strong support of the U.S. dairy industry.
National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council Executive Vice President for Trade Policy and Global Affairs Shawna Morris testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), urging the administration to leverage the 2026 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Review to ensure that the agreement’s anticipated benefits for U.S. dairy producers and exporters are fully achieved.
ESPN reporter Marty Smith will headline the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo®, set for March 27-29 in downtown Fort Worth. Hosted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the largest and oldest livestock association based in Texas, the event brings together more than 4,000 cattle raisers from across the region.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump.
