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Import ban on live cattle from Mexico could add more uncertainty to cattle market

Wednesday, December 4

There’s more volatility in the cattle markets ahead. Livestock economist Scott Brown says tight cattle supplies could get even tighter. “Given where we are on the cycle, we need every animal possible,” he says. Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service...

Specialist says suspension of beef imports from Mexico will have an impact

Wednesday, November 27

An extension specialist says the suspension of beef imports from Mexico could have a significant impact on feeder cattle prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee tells Brownfield about 5 percent of the feeder calf supply comes in from Mexico. “We now have...

Kansas, New Mexico ag officials travel to Mexico for beef genetics trade mission

Tuesday, November 26

A beef genetics trade mission to the Sonora region of Mexico highlighted how Brangus cattle withstand harsh drought conditions of the region. Tessa Beeman is an agribusiness coordinator with the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Since it is a lot hotter down there, the Brahman...

USDA’s APHIS restricts live cattle imports from Mexico following confirmation of screwworm

Monday, November 25

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has temporarily suspended imports of live animals originating from or traveling through Mexico following the confirmation of New World screwworm in cattle. NWS are fly larvae that infest living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing infection. This applies...

KDA Travels to Mexico for Beef Genetics Trade Mission

Wednesday, November 20

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Under Secretary Taylor continues to monitor GMO corn dispute with Mexico

Friday, November 1

USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says she’s optimistic there will be a favorable outcome in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute. “We’re still on track to have that final panel decision by the end of the year. I remain confident in our arguments.” She says the...

Dragons Golfers 6th after 2nd Round in New Mexico

Tuesday, October 15

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Mexico buyers still interested in GM-white corn

Monday, October 14

A farmer in northwest Missouri says buyers in Mexico are still interested in GMO white corn from the United States. “Basically, they say it comes down to politics and changes in the different administrations.” Dylan Rosier from Holt County hosted a delegation of Mexican...

White House meeting includes update on Mexico GM-corn dispute

Wednesday, October 9

Minnesota’s ag commissioner says the Biden administration is expecting a panel decision on Mexico’s decree banning GM-corn imports soon. “They expect a decision is imminent.” Thom Petersen tells Brownfield “I think there will be lots of action on this in the next month and...

USGC focused on Mexico GMO corn ban

Tuesday, August 20

A board member with the US Grains Council says the organization is focused on overturning Mexico’s GMO corn ban. Jim Reed, an Illinois farmer, says the group has representatives in the country working on the issue. “If we have to channel certain products one...

Limited rail capacity in Mexico a concern for U.S. trade

Thursday, August 1

The chief economist at the National Grain and Feed Association says rail service capacity issues in Mexico are starting to effect U.S. ag trade. Max Fisher tells Brownfield… “There’s a lot of trade going on between the Mexico and United States. It’s just inundating...

Iowa Corn Growers president encouraged by June GM corn dispute hearing in Mexico

Friday, July 26

The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is encouraged by the latest developments in the GM corn dispute with Mexico. Jolene Riessen says as part of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement dispute settlement process, a public hearing was held in Mexico late last...