The U.S. District Court in South Carolina dismissed a challenge to the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and granted a remand without vacatur, ensuring the rule remains in effect until the Biden Administration finalizes a new rule. NCBA, along with other agricultural groups, are engaged in litigation across the country to defend the NWPR and are pleased with this key …

Smaller tractors led declines in U.S. and Canada farm tractor unit sales while overall tractor inventories are down more than 40 percent year-over-year according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Nutrien eKonomics, Nutrien’s online resource for growers and advisors, announced the launch of a nutrient management app that enables customized agronomic advice for optimum nutrient …

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Shai Barbut is the 2021 AMSA Distinguished Research Award recipient. The award was established in 1965 to recognize members with outstanding research contributions to the meat industry and is sponsored by Conagra Brands, Inc. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has named Matt Herrick as senior vice president …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a top-to-bottom review of the “Product of the USA” (POTUSA) label, which will inform a forthcoming rulemaking on this topic. NCBA has long-advocated for voluntary labels that meet consumer demand and allow producers to distinguish their products in the marketplace, and recently filed a petition with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) …

Led by the South Dakota Livestock Auction Markets Association and Steve Stratford of Kansas-based Stratford Angus, the National Beef Checkoff Petition Committee is nearing the deadline for obtaining signed petitions for a beef checkoff referendum from 10 percent of the nation’s cattle owners. Launched on July 2, 2020, in the wake of the economy-disrupting COVID-19 pandemic, the Petition Committee was …

The 33rd World Pork Expo made a much-anticipated return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, June 9-11. The Expo is presented by the National Pork Producers Council and features the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. More than 10,000 producers, employees and pork industry professionals attended the three-day event. The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program – celebrating its 10-year …

Dairy Management Inc. has entered a partnership with Alamar Foods Company, which owns 455 Domino’s stores in the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan) region. DMI’s partnership will focus on about 300 locations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a goal of increasing U.S. cheese sales. Phibro Animal Health Corporation has partnered with Dr. John Goeser, …

The World Pork Expo makes its return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, June 9-11. The Expo is presented by the National Pork Producers Council and this will mark the year’s 33rd annual event. Thousands of producers and industry professionals will gather to learn the latest technologies, innovations, enjoy free pork and more. The Public Lands Council (PLC) …

While nearly all livestock producers must contend with mycotoxin challenges, the prevalence of specific mycotoxins differs greatly by location. New technologies are available to help producers evaluate their feed for mycotoxins. Dr. Carlos Mallmann, Ph.D., MSc, MV and Professor, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, is hosting a free webinar titled “New Methods Available for Evaluating Mycotoxin Mitigation Strategies,” which …