Beef production, at 2.32 billion pounds, was 4 percent below the previous year. Record Low Veal and Lamb and Mutton Production in July.
Thu August 19, 2021
R-CALF USA states it strongly opposes the NCBA petition and asserts the petition applies the same inappropriate standard currently in use by the FSIS to allow foreign-origin beef to be commingled with domestic-origin beef under the “Product of the USA” label.
Thu August 19, 2021
Water shortages and wildfires continued to plague drought-stricken regions of the western and northwestern U.S., while very poor soil moisture conditions and severe agricultural impacts were felt in the northern Great Plains.
Thu August 19, 2021
The forecast for third- and fourth-quarter fed steer prices was raised $4 to $124 and $127 per cwt, respectively.
Wed August 18, 2021
The success of these small local packers depends on how durable the demand by consumers is for locally produced food sources and how durable political resolve is to support small local and regional packers.
Wed August 18, 2021
The average cattle on feed estimate would be the lowest July level in four years, but it would be about 689,000 head above the five year average (2015-2019) July level of about 10.6 million head.
Wed August 18, 2021
Cattle have always served human needs by converting inedible grasses into edible proteins and fats. Their hides make leather, and their bones and waste are recycled to make fertilizer.
Wed August 18, 2021
The objective of fenceline weaning is to allow social interaction between calf and dam while weaning the calves off of mother’s milk.
Wed August 18, 2021
JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacking and distribution company, became the U.S.’s second-largest meat supplier with its acquisitions of Pilgrim’s Pride and Swift & Co.
Tue August 17, 2021
Corn Production Lowered for 2021/22; Higher Feed Costs Expected
Tue August 17, 2021
Survey to provide insight into damage in order to inform Congress of financial impacts.
Tue August 17, 2021
The actual price of calves will be affected by numerous market factors including the size and timing of fall calf marketings
Mon August 16, 2021
“Alt protein” companies think they can curb America’s carnivorous appetite. But some experts are doubtful.
Mon August 16, 2021
Tyson uncovered Cody Easterday’s fraud in December and discussed acquiring the feedlot to begin making amends. Easterday estimated the lot’s worth at $20 million, according to Tyson.
Mon August 16, 2021
OSU researchers hope to create more effective vaccines to prevent Bovine respiratory disease from taking hold.
Fri August 13, 2021
On Thursday, NCBA announced a plan to address beef sustainability and solidify their commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability for the U.S. cattle industry.
Fri August 13, 2021
A closely-watched gauge of sentiment plunges to 70.2 in August from 81.2 in prior month.
Fri August 13, 2021
Exceptional Drought (D4) was added to MN for the first time in U.S. Drought Monitor history.
Thu August 12, 2021
For 2022, the red meat and poultry production forecast is reduced as lower expected beef production more than offsets slightly higher pork production.
Thu August 12, 2021
Producer price index climbs 1% in July
Thu August 12, 2021
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