GOP tax chair says Argentine beef imports would be harmful to US cattle producers
Rep. Jason Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee and hails from Missouri, expressed his concerns this week about the Trump administration’s plan to increase imports of beef from Argentina. In a recent discussion with President Trump, Smith pointed out that “buying tariff-free beef from Argentina would be a devastating blow to American […]
Cattle Farmers Are Clashing with the Trump Administration
President Donald Trump is encountering pushback from livestock farmers following his announcement to increase the tariff quota on U.S. beef imports from Argentina by a significant margin. The administration revealed plans to boost Argentina’s annual beef quota from 20,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes. This decision has raised concerns among U.S. ranchers and industry groups, who […]
Trump supports the idea of bringing in beef from Argentina, saying American cattle farmers need to lower their prices.
Trump Defends Argentine Beef Imports President Donald Trump has responded to criticism over his decision to import beef from Argentina, saying it is essential to lower prices. This choice has drawn backlash from both beef producers and Republican lawmakers in agricultural regions. “The ranchers I love don’t seem to recognize that their current success is […]
Beef prices hit all-time highs due to droughts reducing cattle numbers.
Beef prices are soaring, reaching record highs as a result of a drought that has driven beef stock to its lowest levels in 70 years. This situation, combined with strong demand, has pushed up prices for steak and ground beef. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report on the Consumer Price Index from August, […]
Drought leads to lowest cattle numbers since 1951, causing beef prices to rise
Beef Prices Reach Record Highs Amid Drought and Demand Recently, there’s been an alarming trend in beef prices, escalating to record highs. This spike can be attributed to ongoing drought conditions, which have led to the lowest cattle inventory in 70 years. With demand still strong, prices for popular cuts, like steak and ground beef, […]
Mexico reports a screwworm incident in cattle close to the US border in Nuevo Leon.
Mexico’s Emergency Response to Screwworm Cases On Monday, Mexico ramped up its emergency measures after discovering new instances of New World screwworms in cattle near the U.S. border, marking the closest case since the outbreak started last year. These cases were reported in Sabinas Hidalgo, a town in the northern province of Nuevo Leon, and […]
AC/DC uses wolves to protect cattle in a powerful new approach.
Researchers Use Music to Deter Grey Wolves In an intriguing development, scientists have found a novel method to keep grey wolves at bay. The technique involves playing classic hits from the rock band AC/DC via drones to frighten these hungry predators. Biologists from the USDA have identified that songs like “ThunderStruck” can effectively repel wolves, […]
Texas factory to produce sterile flies to safeguard cattle from maggots
The U.S. is set to breed thousands of sterile flies in a facility located in southern Texas. The aim? To protect American cattle from a troubling pest known as the New World Screwworms, which have been causing issues in Mexico. These pests, described by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as “devastating,” can inflict severe and […]
Plans revealed to tackle screwworm issue affecting cattle and livestock
AUSTIN – Addressing the New World Screwworm Threat On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins discussed their strategy to combat the New World screwworms that have been affecting the state’s livestock and cattle sectors. According to the USDA, New World screwworms are considered invasive species. Their larvae infect fresh wounds on […]
Banks face lawsuit over $100 million Ponzi scheme involving fake cattle
Victim of Major Ponzi Scheme Files Suit Against Three Banks A person affected by a fraudulent scheme, dubbed the “Barney Madoff of the Cow,” has initiated lawsuits against three banks, alleging their involvement contributed to a Ponzi scheme exceeding $100 million. Brian McClain, from Benton, Kentucky, is the central figure here. His family has taken […]