AFBF and other industry coalition members achieved a crucial win yesterday that will help farmers across the country.

Red meat in freezers was down 4 percent from February 2023, the lowest it’s been in 23 years, down 4 percent from 2023.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers.

Antibiotic use plays a major role in the judicious treatment of livestock disease. And, while pressure has been mounting to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock production, veterinarians and producers have been faced with decreased supply chains, most recently including the first-line antibiotic amoxicillin.  

The USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program will assist specialty producers with expenses related to complying with regulations and food safety certification. Producers can apply for assistance beginning June 27, 2022, with costs incurred after June 21, 2022. Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $200 million in assistance will be available […]