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3 weeks ago | 
drovers.com | John Nalivka
We are experiencing the market’s response — uncertainty and volatility —toward the imposition of global tariffs in a market that is “wrongly assumed to be an environment of free trade.” Most Americans have little, if any, knowledge of trade and tariffs. In the last 60 days, that all changed and so here we are. Trade is important to the U.S. beef industry — both exports and imports. Regarding exports, the U.S. produces the largest quantity of high-quality, grain-fed beef in the world.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Morgan Marley Boecker |Mark Johnson |Maggie Malson |John Nalivka
Taking care of your herd is part of the job of every stockman, and it’s the right thing to do. While you’re not committed to cattle care for recognition, you could be rewarded for holding a current Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification. Through two incentive opportunities, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) and Sysco are recognizing producers who go above and beyond to show commitment to their herd.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Mark Johnson |Maggie Malson |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
bovinevetonline.com | Says Vilsack |Jennifer Shike |Maureen Hanson |John Nalivka
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) recently raised concerns about the scientific validity and practicality of reaching the goal of protecting public health through the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) proposed “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.”Under the regulation, FSIS would classify certain Salmonella levels and serotypes in raw poultry products as adulterants and, therefore, prohibit them from entering the food supply, NPPC explained in Capital Update.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
bovinevetonline.com | Says Vilsack |Maureen Hanson |Jennifer Shike |John Nalivka
Cold, snow, wind, and more – winter in the northern climates brings extra challenges for dairies and their animals. “We think a lot about heat stress, but cold stress also is a factor on many dairies,” stated Dr. Heather Dann, President of the W.H. Miner Institute, Chazy, N.Y. on a recent episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt podcast. Fortunately, lactating cows produce a lot of heat.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
bovinevetonline.com | Says Vilsack |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike |Maureen Hanson
U.S. cattle inventory is largely driven by smaller producers with fewer than 100 cows. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 557,075 cow-calf operations run fewer than 100 cows, which accounted for 89.5% of total cow-calf operations and 39.5% of the total cows. In 2022, the total number of operations represented a 15% drop from the 2017 Census.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Maggie Malson |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike |Jim Wiesemeyer
BioZyme® Inc. Hires Steven Stone as ASM in DakotasSteven Stone, Strasburg, Colo., joins BioZyme® Inc., as the new Area Sales Manager (ASM) for in North and South Dakota. In his role, he will work with the dealer network, promote the BioZyme family of brands and collaborate with dealers and customers. As with everyone at BioZyme, his goal is to empower our customers and partners as they improve their animals’ health and nutrition.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Jim Wiesemeyer |Maggie Malson |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike
Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for Agriculture Secretary, addressed several issues during her confirmation hearing on Jan. 23 in an attempt to position herself as a supporter of diverse agricultural interests and commit to protecting producers. In her opening statement, Rollins outlined several key priorities for USDA if confirmed, as is expected:Rapid deployment of disaster and economic assistance authorized by Congress. Addressing current animal disease outbreaks.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Jim Wiesemeyer |Maggie Malson |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike
President Trump may enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Feb. 1, he said during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump had initially suggested implementing these tariffs on his first day in office. This delay may allow for some negotiation or preparation time. The exchange happened while the president was signing a number of executive orders just hours after inauguration. While signing those orders, Trump fielded a host of reporter questions, answering or commenting on them specifically.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Jim Wiesemeyer |Maggie Malson |John Nalivka |Jennifer Shike
