South America
Mexico says U.S. not respecting WTO ruling on meat labeling
The United States is not respecting a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on meat labeling, Mexico's Agriculture Minister Enrique Martinez said on Tuesday, saying it was hurting local industry.
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U.S. beef imports set to expand into 2014
U.S. beef imports for the first quarter of 2013 totaled 590 million pounds, 1.4 percent higher than a year ago.
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Brazil may fine beef producers buying Amazon cattle
Brazilian prosecutors are seeking to fine 26 beef producers a total of $282 million for buying cattle raised in illegally deforested Amazon areas or on indigenous reservations, the federal prosecution service said on Monday.
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Canada retaliation on U.S. labels may go beyond beef, pork
Canadian retaliation against the United States for its country- of-origin meat-labeling rules may target more products than U.S. beef and pork.
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Most Mexican beef exports escape Russia ban
The lion's share of Mexico's beef exports to Russia will not be blocked by a Russian ban on meat imports it fears may contain traces of the feed additive ractopamine.
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USMEF: Seng addresses February export results, COOL dispute
Through the first two months of 2013, U.S. beef exports are 7 percent ahead of last year’s record value pace, despite volume being down 2 percent. U.S. pork exports, which set records for both volume and value in 2012, are running behind last year’s pace by 8 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
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Brazil beef exports up 25 percent on year in early 2013
Brazil's beef exports jumped 25 percent in the first quarter of 2013 compared with the same period a year earlier, thanks to a more favorable exchange rate and increased demand abroad.
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Argentine cattle sector bounces back from 2009 drought
Argentina's cattle herd has grown to 51 million head and should keep recovering from a devastating 2009 drought that, along with price controls, forced ranchers to slaughter millions of animals before their time.
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USMEF: Producers see export opportunities firsthand
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted its 2013 Market Expo last week in Lima, Peru, and Panama City, Panama.
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Mexican beef market impacts on the U.S. beef industry
The Mexican beef cattle industry has been severely impacted by the drought the past two years, much as the U.S. has been impacted. Additionally, changes in Mexican domestic beef consumption and beef trade have significant implications for the interaction of the Mexican and U.S. cattle and beef industries in the coming years.
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Brazil to overtake U.S. as top soybean producer
An Iowa State University grain markets expert said this week that a combination of long-term trends and recent weather patterns are responsible for putting Brazil in a position this year to overtake U.S. soybean production for the first time.
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- Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
- University workshops address workforce management issues
- Producers should examine pastures for post-tornado debris
- Ag markets posted a general advance mid-day Wednesday
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
