VIDEO: Update on USW’s Work, Successes in South America

USW works in six countries across South America, which creates a massive geographical region with a growing population that roughly equals the population of the United States. Miguel Galdos, who leads USW staff from the USW Santiago
Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as the next Chief Ag Negotiator

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom: Julie Callahan brings an
Tyson Contract Uncertainty Deepens as Oklahoma Pollution Case Reaches Damages Phase
Tyson Foods has told poultry growers within the Illinois River watershed that they may not have their contracts renewed next year. That could affect growers in eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas and cause significant economic fallout in
Gov. Pillen Provides Progress Update on Tyson Support Services

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen announced further progress in assisting workers impacted by the upcoming Tyson meat processing plant closure in Lexington. Altogether, over 1,600 individuals attended Rapid Response layoff services events and job fairs at
Record U.S. Ethanol Production Hits New High as Inventories Decline

The Energy Information Administration said ethanol output jumped to a new record high in the seven days ending on December 12. U.S. production rose to an average of 1.131 million barrels a day, which the agency said
Strengthening U.S. Deterrence: Dusty Johnson’s China-Focused Provision Signed into Law

A provision led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Trump Thursday. The provisions would strengthen America’s deterrence against China. “My provisions will keep