The article provides an overview of the current state of the agricultural sector, particularly focusing on beef and pork sales, exports, and production. It highlights increases in net sales and exports of these products to various countries, including China, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Canada. Additionally, it discusses China's plan to stabilize its beef and dairy production and assist farmers amid falling prices. In the United States, the article covers the restoration of U.S. beef exports to Colombia, the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspections' call for new technologies in meat and poultry inspections, and the outbreak of bird flu in a commercial flock in California. Furthermore, it announces the USDA's allocation of grants to independent meat processors and the expected finalization of rules regarding fair livestock markets and poultry grower payment systems. The article concludes by mentioning a lawsuit against Tyson Foods for misleading environmental claims and providing insights into the markets and highlights for dairy products, including butter, cheese, and fluid milk.