Hogs - General
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.
October was another excellent month for U.S. pork and beef exports.
USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.
Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.
If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.
Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.
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.
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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.
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.