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NCBA president says a proposed federal mandate on livestock production would compromise animal welfare.

Total U.S. meat production in 2013 is projected to be above 2012 as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets continued declines in beef production.

The forecast for total meat production in 2012 is raised from last month as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets lower beef production.

The World Trade Organization Appellate Body upholds earlier findings that U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling violates trade agreement.

That’s good news for protein producers, since foodservice sales represent a large portion of beef, pork and poultry purchases.

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.

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

Exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb set new records across the board in 2011.