Pork Business
U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year, but the early indications for 2012 are good.
Exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011.
A new animal-welfare panel will work to provide credible feedback on undercover video surveillance and foster balanced discussion.
Court rules components of EPA criteria for Florida nutrient standards as arbitrary and capricious.
The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.
The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.
U.S. pork exports set another monthly volume record, which helped offset high production. Beef exports remain strong too.
In some states, manure application on frozen ground is prohibited, while some states provide the option with certain limits.
That’s good news for protein producers, since foodservice sales represent a large portion of beef, pork and poultry purchases.
Demand strength is expected to carry into 2012 in the face of tight cattle supplies.
October was another excellent month for U.S. pork and beef exports.
But a survey finds those who would pay more would only be willing to pay 1% to 5% more.
The World Trade Organization sides with Canada and Mexico in a complaint against the U.S. mandatory country of origin labeling.
For 2011, beef and broiler production forecasts are reduced, but pork and turkey production is increased.
President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that’s left is implementation.
USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.
The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.
The pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.
If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.
Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.
WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.
Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.
For March, beef posts a 65% gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40% increase.
Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.
While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
Total beef exports were up 47.2% in value and 25% in volume, while total pork exports jumped 15% in value and 8 % in volume.
U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Japan offer persepective on the current conditions and longer term outlook for meat trade.