Beef - General
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.
Appeals court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its statutory authority.
Tips to develop an enterprise budget to gauge potential profitability of your farming business.
A final total of $4.08 billion for U.S. beef breaks the pre-BSE high from 2003, while pork posted second best year on record.
Record-high export values for beef and the second-highest total on record for pork fueled the trade surplus.
The Department of Justice and USDA team up to find out where enforcement efforts need to focus.
Producers need to be cautious and aware of suspicious people or vehicles around farms.
Anecdotes and analysis part of the story
USMEF says red meat exports maintained solid momentum through the first nine months of 2010.
For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.
Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.
Animal-source foods combat poor nutrition, health and economic status.
Decision impacts American farmers, food manufacturers and consumers
August U.S. beef and pork exports easily outpaced last year.
The reauthorization extends mandatory price reporting for five years.
Contraction in restaurant business not good news for meat industry.
July values for U.S. beef and pork exports dipped slightly from the totals achieved in June, but still ahead of last year.
A very solid June performance allowed U.S. pork and beef exports to finish the first half of 2010 with strong momentum.
USDA-Economic Research Service’s latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows strong export demand.
Senate passes requthorization, House awaits vote.
Data from Farm Journal and the United States Geological Service show the scope of farmers affected by flooding.
Farmer/Columnist John Phipps writes about the “Thin Green Line.” ...
Wal-Mart’s merchandise manager for fresh meats has an interesting perspective on consumer feelings about producers.
Looking to save money, Arkansas based Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two facilities...