Sheep
U.S. agriculture monitors Brazil tariffs and a new lamb import investigation as trade policy changes could impact farmers, ranchers, and global markets.
U.S. officials will examine whether increased imports have seriously harmed the domestic sheep industry.
USMCA negotiations now include concerns over Mexico’s water treaty compliance, while the U.S. advances a federal investigation into lamb imports that could lead to new trade protections.
Jamieson Greer says rising imports may be harming U.S. lamb producers through lost sales and reduced market share.
A June 30 sustainability analysis notes that beef, dairy, pork, poultry, sheep, goats, and aquaculture all face different production realities.
Animal health experts say every livestock operation should have a strong biosecurity plan in place regardless of its location.
Consumers are watching affordability, but projected beef demand remains strong enough to sustain market attention.
Texas A&M economist David Anderson says sharp declines in lamb and mutton production are helping support higher prices.
New livestock pest research in Texas could strengthen tools protecting cattle health, movement, and ranch profitability.