Some ranchers say the checkoff is channeling profits to a handful of powerful meat companies, who are in turn driving down cattle prices and producer revenues.
Thu December 16, 2021
The West saw some improvements, and the Southern Plains saw degradations, with mostly small changes elsewhere.
Thu December 16, 2021
The alleged wrongdoings are related to indirect cattle suppliers for JBS SA, the world’s largest beef exporter, Marfrig Global Foods SA, the second largest, and Minerva SA, the leader in South America exports
Wed December 15, 2021
With 217 million head of cattle, Brazil is home to 14.3 percent of Earth's cows, and accounted for 14.4 percent of total beef exports worldwide last year.
Wed December 15, 2021
U.S. economic growth was also projected to slow to 4% in 2022 from an estimated 5.5% this year.
Wed December 15, 2021
Survey results suggest that continued efforts to support the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals are having an impact.
Wed December 15, 2021
The companies began testing the "McPlant" patty in eight McDonald's U.S. locations in November.
Wed December 15, 2021
Prosecutors say Richard Sears told investors he was developing a new breed of cattle but never delivered on promised returns.
Tue December 14, 2021
Data released by USDA on December 13th for the week ending December 11th
Mon December 13, 2021
Incredibly strong US consumer demand for meat products negated fears this year that a higher feed cost environment would limit processor margins.
Mon December 13, 2021
For the year-to-date, total slaughter cattle imports from Canada are down 10.2 percent.
Mon December 13, 2021
For the week, slaughter cattle in the South were lower while Northern trade was steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both higher. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures were slightly lower.
Sat December 11, 2021
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri December 10, 2021
Soaring inflation is outstripping the biggest increase in worker wages in decades.
Fri December 10, 2021
Parts of the Southwest across to the Southeast saw little to no precipitation in the last week, or in all of November, leading to drought degradations.
Thu December 09, 2021
Cattle price forecasts for 2021 & 2022 are raised on continued firm demand. The projected season-average farm price remains at $5.45 per bushel.
Thu December 09, 2021
There are several reasons why the currently elevated cull cow prices may hold longer in the 2021-2022 production year compared to the 2014-2015 production year.
Thu December 09, 2021
A feed tag can provide some great information, but not all information. A great indicator of a successful and high-quality nutrition program is animal performance.
Thu December 09, 2021
November marked the lowest reading of the year for all three measures of producer sentiment.
Wed December 08, 2021
The one-time bonuses for 86,000 eligible Tyson employees will be based on tenure and range from $300 to $700, the company said.
Tue December 07, 2021
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