Arrest Announced in Livestock Import Case Involving Screwworm Zone

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today announced the arrest of Roger Rodriguez Vega, of Maitland, Florida, who allegedly re-entered Florida with livestock after being denied entry at a Florida agricultural inspection station for failing to provide the veterinary inspection documentation required under Florida’s New World Screwworm emergency protections. The animals, 24 sheep and goats, originated from Texas — a high-risk area subject to Florida's enhanced New World Screwworm import restrictions.

"Florida has taken a proactive and aggressive approach to protecting our livestock, agricultural industry, pets...

Ranch Group Applauds Legislation to Reform Tariffs & Quotas Affecting US Cattle and Sheep Producers

Today [June 25, 2026], U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, legislation that would establish tariff-rate quotas for import-sensitive agricultural products, including lamb, live cattle and beef, as well as shrimp, crawfish, catfish, rice, honey and goat meat.

The United States established very low tariffs on livestock and meat imports in the 1930s and has not adjusted them for inflation since that time. In addition, numerous countries now have tariff-free access to the United States through...

Australian Red Meat Continues to Build Momentum Across Southeast Asia

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is continuing to strengthen demand and deepen relationships for Australian beef, sheepmeat, goatmeat and livestock across Southeast Asia, supported by strong on ground promotion, senior level market engagement and an expanding footprint in both established and emerging markets.
  
A key highlight was MLA’s participation at Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) in Singapore, where MLA coordinated a strong Australian red meat showcase.

Australian Beef Exempt from US’s Latest 15% Tariff - MLA 

Australian beef will remain exempt from a new 15 percent baseline tariff announced by the United States (US) government, while sheepmeat and goatmeat will face higher duties, according to a press release by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) on Monday. 

In a statement, Managing Director Michael Crowley said MLA is aware of the US decision to introduce the tariff on all imports. He noted that Australian beef will maintain a 0% tariff following the announcement made in November 2025. 

However, Australian sheepmeat and goatmeat will see tariffs increase to 15% from 10%...

Global Appetite Drives Australian Beef and Goatmeat Exports to New Highs

Australia has officially broken the record for the highest volume of beef exported in a calendar year, with year-to-date exports reaching 1.398 million tonnes, up 15% year-on-year.

This milestone reflects broad-based global demand for high-quality Australian red meat and the strength of the industry’s domestic productive capacity. 

The United States remains Australia’s largest beef export destination, with 412,068 tonnes shipped so far this year, up 17% YoY. 

This growth is particularly significant given the implementation of a 10% tariff on Australian exports including...