Brazil development bank to increase stake in JBS
Brazil's national development bank BNDES will increase its stake in meatpacker and food processor JBS SA by converting a massive loan into equity at the expense of other shareholders, the company said May 18.
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Cattle slaughter and average weights increase
Beef production, at 2.27 billion pounds, was 2 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.96 million head, up 2 percent from March 2010. The average live weight was up 3 pounds from the previous year, at 1,276 pounds.
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Jessica-Barbra: Future leaders in meat science
Colorado State University students Jessica Igo and Barbra Davis discuss the meats-judging team and other academic activities in CSU’s meat-science program.
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Keith Belk: Update on meats research
Colorado State University meat scientist Keith Belk, PhD., outlines ongoing research intended to boost consumer demand for beef.
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Cautious optimism in fed-cattle market
Back in early 2010, with cattle trading in the low-$80 range and losing about $25 per head, Drovers/CattleNetwork posed the question: “What would you do for $90 cattle?" The market did improve, with prices peaking at around $100 per hundredweight last April and May.
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Neb. Beef, Colo. company settle recall lawsuit
Nebraska Beef Ltd. has settled its lawsuit against a Colorado company over liability for a 2008 beef recall.
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U.S. frozen beef, pork inventories swell above 2010 levels
U.S. frozen beef and pork inventories swelled above last year’s levels at the end of February, reflecting rising exports and heavier cattle and hogs that have helped offset smaller herds.
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Fire erupts at Tyson Foods plant in Iowa
Officials say no injuries were reported in a fire at a Tyson Foods Inc. meatpacking plant in Council Bluffs. KETV-TV in Omaha, Neb., says firefighters found smoke pouring from the north side of the building when they arrived shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday.
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Commentary: And Then Some!!!
The market simply refuses to show any signs of retreat. Market action during the past several weeks has drawn widespread attention and commentary. As such, there’s not much reason to be redundant here. However, it’s always interesting to step back and take a broader view of current events.
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Tight meat supplies will continue to support higher cattle prices
The forecast for 2011 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, reflecting increased production of beef, pork, broilers, and turkeys. Fed cattle slaughter will reflect expected strength in feedlot placements during early 2011 and relatively large dairy cow slaughter in the first part of 2011 will also contribute to higher beef production.
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Creekstone Farms recalls over 14,000 pounds of ground beef
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, an Arkansas City, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
