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The forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2013 is reduced as higher feed prices are expected to pressure producer returns.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that pork and beef exports concluded the first half of 2012 in solid fashion.
The future of corn prices and the impact on fed livestock continues to be an unfolding, tumultuous situation.
Livestock groups petition EPA for one-year waiver of ethanol production mandate.
The forecasts for 2012-2013 red meat and poultry production are reduced from last month as higher feed prices are expected to slow expansion and temper growth in weights.
But beef export results were mixed with beef export volume down but beef values up.
The proposed rule sparked controversy due to what was referred to as a serious overreach of EPA’s authority.
The World Trade Organization Appellate Body upholds earlier findings that U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling violates trade agreement.
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.
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.
New rules proposed by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock could bring additional strain to producers.
NCBA president says a proposed federal mandate on livestock production would compromise animal welfare.
U.S. pork exports remained well ahead of last year’s record pace through February, while beef exports trended slightly lower.
The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.
Three documents published today in the Federal Register.
The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.
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.