Grangeville’s Meat Processing Ambitions Face Wastewater Hurdle
In the heart of Idaho, the city of Grangeville faces a significant challenge in its agricultural development plans. The city council has recently put a pause on a promising meat processing facility proposed by Legacy Beef LLC. The reason? Grangeville’s current wastewater treatment capabilities are not up to the task of handling the additional burden […]
US Livestock Market Sees Robust Trade with Over 368,000 Head of Cattle Auctioned
In a comprehensive nationwide overview of livestock auctions, the USDA reported a substantial volume of trade in the week ending 11 November 2023. Auctions across the United States saw a grand total of 368,549 head of cattle going under the hammer. Feeder cattle, young animals raised for beef production, constituted the bulk of the trade, […]
JBS SA Postpones New York Stock Exchange Listing Amidst Various Challenges
JBS SA, a major player in the global meat processing industry, has decided to postpone its planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange. This announcement was made by CEO Gilberto Tomazoni during a recent call with analysts discussing the company’s third-quarter earnings, as reported by Reuters. The delay in listing, according to Tomazoni, is […]
Auburn University’s Latest Study: A Game-Changer in Poultry Farming Economics
TUCKER, GA. — Picture this: a team of researchers at Auburn University, backed by the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and with a financial nudge from Koch Foods, dive deep into the world of broiler chickens. They’re led by Jessica Starkey, an Associate Professor with a keen eye for poultry science. Their mission? To […]
Senator Deb Fischer Advocates for Clearer Meat Labelling with the Reintroduction of the Real MEAT Act
In a significant move for the American meat industry, US Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) reintroduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act, commonly referred to as the Real MEAT Act, on the 14th of November. This legislative proposal is a pivotal step towards refining the labelling standards for meat and meat alternatives in the United […]
Widespread HPAI Outbreak Hits Poultry Flocks in US and Canada Amid Cool Weather
The recent cold weather has led to a notable increase in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), impacting commercial flocks across several states and extending into Canada, as reported by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. In Benton County, Missouri, a flock of 16,600 birds marks the state’s first HPAI case in […]
USDA Research Redefines African Swine Fever Strains, Aiding Vaccine Development
In a significant development in veterinary science, the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has streamlined the classification of African swine fever (ASF) virus genotypes from 25 to just six. This breakthrough has the potential to enhance the development of targeted vaccines for the disease. ARS senior scientist, Douglas Gladue, explained that upon […]
Cattle Contract Trends: A Comprehensive Overview Nov 10, 2023
The latest data released on November 10, 2023, by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cattle Contract Library offers an insightful glance into the cattle trading contracts, underscoring the importance of market transparency and resourceful insights for producers. The library serves as a critical tool for understanding the dynamics of market supply and demand, aiming to improve […]
NCBA Criticises USDA’s Green Light for Beef Imports from Paraguay Amidst FMD Concerns
In a recent development, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorised the importation of beef from Paraguay, a decision that has not sat well with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The core of NCBA’s discontent lies in the longstanding issue of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Paraguay. Kent Bacus, NCBA’s lead for government […]
USDA Report Indicates Adjustments in Meat and Poultry Production Forecasts for 2023 and 2024
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecasts for red meat and poultry production in 2023 and 2024, indicating various changes across the sectors. Key Highlights from the WASDE Report Beef Production: The report notes a decrease in beef production for […]
