IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration, Appeals to President-Elect’s Team to Help Create ‘New Golden Age’ for U.S. Dairy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is sharing a comprehensive set of federal policy priorities today with President-Elect Trump’s transition team. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., said IDFA and its more than
Pork Producers Tackle Declining Demand, Focus on Connecting with Younger Generations
High production costs, inflation, building maintenance, and repairs are just a few of the many expenses squeezing the margins for pork producers in America, with no help from continually decreasing demand as the generation of primary pork
October Red Meat Exports Above Year-Ago Levels; Pork on Record Pace
Exports of U.S. beef and pork posted year-over-year increases in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), with pork exports well-positioned to set annual volume and value records
NCBA Endorsed Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). In addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, this legislation
One Mutation Could Make H5N1 a Greater Threat, Researchers Say
While there has been no sign of person-to-person spread of bird flu, researchers now say that a single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells. That could
Corn Sales for Export Surge, Soybean Sales Decline
Sales of corn to overseas buyers jumped week to week while soybean sales declined, according to the Ag Department. Corn sales in the seven days that ended on Nov. 28 jumped to 1.73 million metric tons, up