Russia Ponders Halting US Poultry Shipments Through Its Borders in Wake of Avian Flu Outbreaks
Amid rising concerns over the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, known as Rosselkhoznadzor, is reportedly weighing up the idea of temporarily stopping the flow of all US poultry products across its lands to Kazakhstan. This development, as narrated by the Russian […]
Beef sustainability less of a consumer priority: study
Consumers remain more concerned about other factors than efforts to improve beef sustainability, according to a recent survey by the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University. Despite a media focus on such sustainability-related issues in beef production that include greenhouse gas emissions and water use involved in producing a single pound of edible beef, […]
Rabobank Forecasts Stable Farm Input Prices and Varied Commodity Trends for 2024
According to Rabobank’s December monthly update, the agricultural sector can anticipate a generally stable outlook for farm input prices going into 2024, offering a positive note as the year draws to a close. In the dairy sector, the report highlights a robust trend in commodity prices. FOB (Free on Board) powder prices have seen a […]
Incremental Uptick in US Cattle Feed Numbers, USDA Data Shows
Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reveals a modest uptick in the number of cattle and calves being reared on feed for the slaughter market in the United States. The inventory, as recorded on the first of December, stood at an estimated 12 million head, a figure that […]
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Harness Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency and Innovation
In a recent interview with Brownfield, Chad Vincent, the leader of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, he highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing agricultural practices and research. This development is part of a broader trend where AI is increasingly integrated into various aspects of farming and agricultural management. Vincent illustrated the efficiency […]
USDA Eyes South Korea as a Promising Market for Pet Food Exports
In a recent development, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has identified South Korea as a significant export opportunity for the US pet food industry. This decision comes in the wake of the United States being the leading agricultural importer to South Korea, with imports valued at $10.4 billion in 2022, […]
2023 Brings a Change in Tune for USDA’s Livestock Aid Programs
This year, the USDA is shaking things up a bit for its livestock disaster assistance programs. They’re tweaking the rules for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) and the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). What’s the big change? Well, they’re easing up on the notice of loss requirements for 2023. ELAP: A […]
Broiler Chick Numbers Tick Up, Egg Sets Dip a Bit, Says USDA
So, here’s the latest scoop from the USDA: There’s a bit of a shuffle happening in the broiler chicken world. Last week, the number of broiler chicks being prepped for meat production hit 190.988 million. That’s a nudge up from last year by 1%. These little cluckers are set to be ready for the market […]
Automated Process Control Revolutionises Meat Industry, Enhancing Jobs and Quality
The meat industry is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to the advent of automated process control, as exemplified by Pineland Farms Natural Meats’ cutting and processing plant in New Gloucester, Maine. Opened in March 2020, the plant has evolved from offering primarily entry-level positions to creating more advanced, technology-driven roles. At Pineland, the introduction of […]
USDA Report Indicates Modest Increase in Cattle on Feed
The latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), released last Friday, shows a 3% year-over-year increase in the number of cattle on feed. This rise is primarily due to slower marketing in recent months. From January through June, daily average marketings were at 87,000 heads, which slightly decreased to […]
