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FSIS Responds to Beef Labeling Petition

Published March 26, 2020

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has responded to a petition addressing accurate beef labeling from the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. In the petition, the association asked that any beef product labels suggesting U.S. origin, such as “Made in the USA”…

JBS Delivers Huge Net Profits for the Quarter

Published March 26, 2020

The world’s largest meat packer, JBS USA, is reporting quarterly net profits of $482.5 million. Net profits for JBS are up more than 330 percent from last year. JBS pork sales to China from the United States are up ten…

Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19

Published March 25, 2020

Packers within the cattle industry are stepping up, offering premiums to cattle feeders for the week of March 23. Another glimmer of good news is the cattle markets have rebounded to start the week. As the commodity markets try to…

MN Beef Update

Published March 25, 2020

The beef industry is responding to the coronavirus situation. Minnesota Beef Council CEO Karin Schaefer has more in the latest MN Beef Update.

How the U.S. Dairy Industry is Navigating COVID-19

Published March 25, 2020

There are economic challenges for the U.S. dairy industry, including the impacts of COVID-19. "In late 2019, there was a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of milk prices. Now, prices are expected to be lower in…

USDA Announces Expanded Access for U.S. Meat Products to China

Published March 24, 2020

Phase one implementation of the trade agreement between the U.S. and China is pressing forward. The most recent actions include growth for U.S. meat products. Both countries have agreed to allow U.S. poultry exports from unaffected regions in the case…

Tyson to Offer Premiums for Cattle Harvested This Week

Published March 23, 2020

Tyson Fresh Meats is giving cattle feeders a one-time premium this week for harvested animals. The company provided the Red River Farm Network with the following statement: As an American company supporting the agricultural backbone of this country it is…

Cattle Community is Addressing COVID-19 Issues

Published March 23, 2020

The coronavirus has taken a toll on the livestock markets and the cattle community is seeking programs to provide financial assistance. Agricultural labor is also a growing concern for those who utilize the H-2A worker program. Dan Rorvig, who ranches…

Dairy Sector May Request Relief

Published March 23, 2020

As lawmakers work on additional coronavirus-related assistance, the National Milk Producers Federation is preparing to ask for dairy-specific relief from USDA and Congress. Government purchases for federal nutrition programs and food banks are being discussed as an option to help…

Increased Market Access for U.S. Beef and Pork

Published March 23, 2020

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its export requirements for U.S. beef and pork going to China. More U.S. facilities are now eligible to export beef to China and exports are no longer limited to beef from cattle…

Livestock Articles

FSIS Responds to Beef Labeling Petition

JBS Delivers Huge Net Profits for the Quarter

Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19

MN Beef Update

How the U.S. Dairy Industry is Navigating COVID-19

USDA Announces Expanded Access for U.S. Meat Products to China

Tyson to Offer Premiums for Cattle Harvested This Week

Cattle Community is Addressing COVID-19 Issues

Dairy Sector May Request Relief

Increased Market Access for U.S. Beef and Pork

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