Industry
Cattle prices remain high, though they are down from the record set last October.
There is a recommendation in the report advising Americans to limit their intake of red meat.
The USMEF Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef.
A K-State study used stock market prices to determine costs of recalls to food firms and what recall factors are most impactful economically.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Market Expo, a market education program that allows producers and other USMEF members to observe international market development activities for U.S. pork and beef, began last week in Shanghai, China.
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef announced the launch of a new case-ready packaging program for both Premium Black Angus Beef and All-Natural Duroc Pork.
Export value for both U.S. beef and pork reached new heights in 2014, posting double-digit gains over the previous year’s totals, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
A University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist says the slowdown is affecting the U.S. meat industry.
The song remains the same for the cattle market: tight supplies and high prices.
U.S. beef and pork export volumes trended lower in November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Beef production is slated to slow globally compared to pork and chicken.
For the second consecutive month, August export value for U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year despite declines in volume.
The August price increases were led by beef, pork and chicken costs.
Beef and total red meat production continues to slide.
The scare—prompted by a recall at supplier OSI Group LLC, which is accused of repackaging old meat as new—is fueling concerns that China has yet to ensure the safety of its food supply.
U.S. pork and beef exports maintained their strong momentum in May.
Tighter supplies of cattle and hogs combined with improved domestic demand are keeping prices high.
Tyson has won a bidding contest to buy Hillshire Brands, the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs, with an offer of $63 per share. The company beat out rival meat heavyweight Pilgrim’s Pride.
This summer, U.S. consumers can look forward to opening a cold beer, firing up the grill and throwing on the most expensive pork chop they have ever purchased.
U.S. beef and pork exports continued their positive growth trend in April.
Brazil is seeking to increase its lead over India, Australia and the U.S. in meat exports by stepping up sales to Russia and the Middle East.
Researchers at Plymouth State University are exploring whether New Hampshire residents raising livestock would be well served by a state certified meat processing plant.
Hillshire Brands says it will hold separate talks with Pilgrim’s Pride and Tyson Foods, as the two meat processing heavyweights engage in a bidding war for the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs.
Hillshire Brands is at the center of a barnyard brawl.
Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices.
The pace of U.S. beef and pork exports increased sharply in March.
Tyson Foods said Monday that its second-quarter net income more than doubled, benefiting from strong demand for chicken and higher prices for beef and pork.
Short supplies of cattle and hogs are pushing prices upward at the sale barn and the supermarket.