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Forecasts for beef imports for 2015 and 2016 are raised as demand for processing grade beef remains strong; the export forecast is reduced slightly on trade data to date.
After an encouraging performance in April, exports of U.S. beef and pork lost momentum in May, falling below year-ago levels in both volume and value according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
Canada seeks $3 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, while Mexico targets $653 million in trade.
The forecast for total meat production in 2015 is lower than last month, but higher for 2016.
A first-of-its-kind workshop series may have been called North Carolina Barbecue Camp, but its topics went beyond the state’s traditional Eastern and Lexington styles as presenters delved into the cuisine of other national barbecue hot spots such as Memphis, Kansas City and Texas.
K-State specialist discusses flavorful, but Less expensive cuts.
The total red meat and poultry production forecast for 2015 is raised from last month on higher beef, pork, and broiler production. Forecast milk production in 2015 is forecast lower than last month as drought in the West impacts milk per cow and growth in the cow herd is expected to be slower.
Sustainability, consumer perceptions and building consumer trust discussed during first day of the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit.
Based on a study commissioned by the USDA, economists report that compliance leads to billions in net economic costs.
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) will be costly and have no economic benefit to consumers, a report from USDA indicates.
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 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month as higher beef and pork production more than offset lower turkey production.
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.
Total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month as lower beef production more than offsets increases in pork and broiler production. Milk production is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.
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).
The 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is higher than last month on increases to beef, pork, and poultry production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.
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.
The forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month on slower growth in cow numbers and milk per cow.
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.
The U.S. is running out of options in its effort to tell consumers where fresh cuts of meat originated after a successful challenge to package labeling by Canada and Mexico.
Beef production is slated to slow globally compared to pork and chicken.
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.96 billion pounds in September, up 1 percent from the 3.94 billion pounds produced in September 2013.
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.