Livestock Articles
Swine Industry Updates Farm Crisis Planning Tool
Published March 30, 2020
The National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the Swine Health Information Center have released a new farm crisis planning tool. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says supply shortages or transportation challenges…Beef Checkoff Court Ruling Issued
Published March 30, 2020
The U.S. District Court of Montana has ruled in favor of USDA and the Montana Beef Council in a legal battle over the beef promotion and research checkoff program. R-CALF USA wanted the beef checkoff declared unconstitutional in 15 states,…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…