Senators File Resolution Over Paraguay Imports
TL;DR: Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) have taken a stand to protect American agriculture by proposing a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to halt beef imports from Paraguay. This action seeks to reverse the recent decision by the Biden administration to allow these imports, emphasising the paramount importance of maintaining […]
US Meat Export Federation Identifies Angola as a Key Growth Market
TL;DR: The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is spearheading the first trade mission to Luanda, Angola, from February 26-29. Matt Copeland, representing the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) with the backing of the Beef Checkoff Program, is participating in this pivotal mission. Despite Angola’s economic hurdles, Copeland sees a promising future […]
USDA Reports on Recent Trends in Meat Production
TL;DR: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the US Department of Agriculture has unveiled the newest data on the nation’s meat production and slaughter rates as of February. The statistics present a varied landscape across the meat sector, comparing year-on-year figures. In the beef sector, there’s been a slight downturn, with production at 2.28 […]
US Livestock and Poultry Production Sees Increase in January 2024
TL;DR: The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has unveiled its findings for January 2024, indicating a positive shift in the production volumes of key livestock and poultry categories. This report sheds light on the dynamics within the sector, revealing an overall growth in production despite variances in slaughter numbers. In the red meat category, […]
North American Meat Organisations Unite for Industry Advancement
TL;DR: In a significant move to bolster the meat industry’s growth and cooperation across North America, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Consejo Mexicano de la Carne (COMECARNE), and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) have come together under a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Announced by NAMI, this agreement lays the groundwork for enhanced coordination and […]
UK Sheep Meat Market Sees Price Surge Amid Tight Supply and Robust Retail Demand
TL;DR: In the first few weeks of 2024, the UK has witnessed a significant rise in GB deadweight SQQ lamb prices, reaching unprecedented levels for this time of year. The price for the week ending February 17 soared to 689.9p/kg, marking a notable increase and setting a new benchmark for January and February prices. This […]
Record-Breaking Calf Prices and Agricultural Market Trends in Early 2024
TL;DR: In the first week of February 2024, Oklahoma witnessed a new record in calf prices, with 500-pound steers reaching an unprecedented $321.34 per hundredweight (cwt), eclipsing the former record set in November 2014. Throughout February, these calves have maintained an impressive average price of $323.64/cwt. Meanwhile, 800-pound steers have been trading at an average […]
Meat Institute Collaborates with Canadian and Mexican Groups to Enhance Trade and Lower Regulatory Hurdles
TL;DR: In a significant move to bolster the meat industry’s growth and cooperation across North America, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Consejo Mexicano de la Carne (COMECARNE), and the Meat Institute have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement underscores their joint efforts to enhance trade, streamline regulatory frameworks, and facilitate […]
The Importance of Promoting U.S. Red Meat in Japan
TL;DR: At the heart of Japan’s bustling food scene, the Supermarket Trade Show emerged as a pivotal stage for American red meat’s bold statement. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) seized this chance to parade American pork and beef selections before the key figures of the Japanese retail domain, amidst one of the island nation’s […]
Innovative Plant Design at Simmons Foods Prioritises Worker Well-being
TL;DR: Luke Wright, the Senior Director of Engineering at Simmons Foods, embarked on the journey of designing a new processing facility with a clear vision: to avoid the pitfalls of traditional plant designs he had encountered. His experience fueled a desire for improvement, leading to the development of a $300 million, 315,000-square-foot facility in Northwest […]
