Beef - General
Have a Meaty New Year! Americans to Eat Record Amount in ’18 (1)
Beef, pork and chicken producers could add another 3 billion pounds of meat in the coming year.
China’s second-largest online mall to buy more than $1.2 billion of U.S. beef & pork over next three years.
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw proposed GIPSA rule upsets Republican Iowa lawmaker
Cargill Inc., one of the largest global agricultural companies, has joined Bill Gates and other business giants to invest in a nascent technology to make meat from self-producing animal cells amid rising consumer demand for protein that’s less reliant on feed, land and water.
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is one of the largest meat producers in the world. Now it’s investing more in meatless “meat” products
A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat companies and feed suppliers (ie. crop farmers), asking them to provide “pollution-free” feed.
Early in March, a massive wildfire swept across the Southern Plains states, burning 1.5 million acres of grassland, and affecting farmers and ranchers in three states--Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The human cost was significant--the rapidly moving fire killed seven people, either trying to save cattle or flee their homes. While the economic cost is still being tallied, we do know that at least 20,000 head of cattle and hogs were killed and an estimated 18,000 miles of fencing was destroyed.
Sellers of high-end pork, beef, and chicken agree: there simply aren’t enough facilities to humanely and safely kill their animals.
As JBS grew abroad, speculation of favorable treatment swirled. Now, Batistas say bribes were key part of plan to get capital.
An Obama-era measure meant to level the playing field for chicken growers is shelved, and the industry is delighted.
Seeks cut in injuries; pilot program to raise pay at 2 plants.
Exports for both beef and pork have been flexing their muscles in the market, and DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says that’s because of high consumer confidence coupled with a strong Dow.
During the Pro Farmer Profit Briefing, Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss the low lean hog and cash lean hog index and the contract highs in the futures cash market in cattle.
Both sides urge open markets amid U.S. protectionist tilt.
Trade negotiations with Taiwan would benefit beef and pork producers.
An American business group appealed to China on Tuesday to ease import restrictions on agricultural goods including genetically modified seeds and other biotechnology, highlighting complaints Beijing blocks market access despite its vocal support for free trade.
Tyson’s CEO says if pig ears are out, kibble will be in.
Shares of chicken producers fall after disclosure of subpoena. Tyson also raised fiscal 2017 earnings target on beef and pork.
For Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading, Inc., the cattle industry went through one of its biggest boom bust cycles in his 25 years trading commodities. Those high prices cattle producers saw is a motivator to make choices on the farm.
A lesson for Trump on consequences of America-first measures?
Mexico is the largest volume destination for U.S. pork exports and the third-largest export market for U.S. beef.
As Father’s Day approaches, why not do the old man a favor, and support the vitality of animal agriculture, by ordering a box or two of premium meats from one of the leading online meat marketers?
Beyond Meat was forced to swallow a meaty dose of reality Tuesday when J.P. Morgan issued a note to investors downgrading the stock.
More than 960 groups representing the U.S. food and agriculture value chain at the national, state and local are urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The Farmer Fair Practices Rules from GIPSA are being put on hold for 60 days so the new administration can review the rules along with several other regulations.
Rural America was instrumental to his election, but some worry he’ll shelve rules meant to help them in favor of big business.
Meat packing is one of the the only manufacturing jobs that is on the rise.
Tyson Foods plans to invest $27 million in one of its plants in western Iowa and hire another 350 works.