There were 86.2 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Cattle report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinforcing long-standing market access gains for U.S. dairy exporters and preventing the emergence of new trade barriers.
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has unveiled a new logo that reflects the strength of its 15-year collaboration among its three partner organizations – the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute. The new brand identity reinforces IPPE’s role as the premier destination where technology and innovation converge across the global animal protein and feed value chain. The new logo features a modern feel with modern typography in updated colors and fonts, as well as updated graphic elements to emphasize the interconnected nature of the poultry, meat and animal food industries. The new IPPE logo is an evolution of the brand and honors the event’s legacy while providing a forward-looking vision for IPPE’s continued growth and relevance.
Bill Griffith, chief operations officer for Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, Ala., was elected chair of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Griffith previously served as vice chair.
The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has been a trade show with strong crowds, busy exhibitors and great energy evident throughout the expo floor. This year, IPPE is approaching 33,000 registered attendees, more than 663,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,385-plus exhibitors. It is the largest trade show floor square footage in IPPE’s history.
The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) recognized three exhibitors with the New Product Showcase “Best of the Best” award. KENT Nutrition was recognized as “Best in the Best” in the Animal Food category for their product, ARGIS.Vencomatic Group was recognized in the Live Production category for Meggsius Connect. ACEBRI Colombia was recognized as “Best of the Best” in the Processing category for their product, The Eco-Carrier: Ergonomic Design in 100% Recovered PET.
Join the Livestock Publications Council for a luncheon at CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, February 4 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. The cost is $50 and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Register here.
Agriculture media partners are invited to attend the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum. The event offers the opportunity to gain insight from industry leaders, witness producer-led decisions related to Checkoff funding and industry priorities and learn about timely topics affecting the industry. Click here to register by 5 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Feb 4.
The House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense wildlife management authority and providing much-needed relief to cattle producers and rural communities across the Southwest. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) strongly support H.R. 4255, which would reduce regulatory barriers that have prevented effective management to safeguard livestock and rural communities from this abundant apex predator.
The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, elected one corporate member and two dairy farmers to its board of directors during the group’s business meeting at DBA’s 2026 Dairy Strong conference in Green Bay.
This year at CattleCon, Envu will be showcasing its innovative RangeView® digital tool along with its brand new CERES TAG integration. At Envu booth #2323, ranchers will receive real-time demonstrations of RangeView’s features and benefits and discover how CERES TAG’s GPS livestock tracking integration deepens analytics for superior return on investment.
