Hogs - General
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.
The forecast for total meat production in 2015 is lower than last month, but higher for 2016.
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.
Cattle prices remain high, though they are down from the record set last October.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beef and total red meat production continues to slide.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld new government rules requiring labels on packaged meat.
The scare—prompted by a recall at supplier OSI Group LLC, which is accused of repackaging old meat as new—is fueling concerns that China has yet to ensure the safety of its food supply.
U.S. pork and beef exports maintained their strong momentum in May.
Tighter supplies of cattle and hogs combined with improved domestic demand are keeping prices high.
Tyson has won a bidding contest to buy Hillshire Brands, the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs, with an offer of $63 per share. The company beat out rival meat heavyweight Pilgrim’s Pride.
This summer, U.S. consumers can look forward to opening a cold beer, firing up the grill and throwing on the most expensive pork chop they have ever purchased.
U.S. beef and pork exports continued their positive growth trend in April.
Brazil is seeking to increase its lead over India, Australia and the U.S. in meat exports by stepping up sales to Russia and the Middle East.
Researchers at Plymouth State University are exploring whether New Hampshire residents raising livestock would be well served by a state certified meat processing plant.
Hillshire Brands says it will hold separate talks with Pilgrim’s Pride and Tyson Foods, as the two meat processing heavyweights engage in a bidding war for the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs.
Hillshire Brands is at the center of a barnyard brawl.
Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices.
A new report reveals the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is failing to verify the accuracy of label claims on meat and poultry products sold in the United States.