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EU to Provide More Access to U.S. Beef

Published June 14, 2019

The European Union has agreed “in principle” to guarantee the United States a larger share of its beef market. Ten years ago, the EU established a 45,000 ton quota for beef from cattle that were not treated with growth promotants.…

Tyson Enters the Alternative Protein Market

Published June 13, 2019

One of the largest U.S. meat processors, Tyson Foods, is introducing a line of plant-based and blended protein products. Tyson plans to debut a hybrid beef burger and chicken nuggets made with pea protein. The line will also feature sausage…

National Beef Acquires Iowa Processing Facility

Published June 10, 2019

National Beef Packing Company has purchased the Iowa Premium beef processing facility northeast of Des Moines. The acquisition will add over 850 jobs to the company.

Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan

Published May 20, 2019

Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…

Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated

Published May 20, 2019

Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…

R-CALF Sues “Big Four” Beef Packers

Published April 24, 2019

R-CALF USA, along with four ranchers from Iowa, Nebraska Kansas and Wyoming, have filed a class action lawsuit. The suit claims the nation’s four largest beef packers violated antitrust laws, depressing the price of purchased fed cattle by an average…

Tunisia to Import U.S. Beef, Poultry and Eggs

Published April 18, 2019

Export certificates have been finalized to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry and eggs into Tunisia. Initial estimates indicate the country would annually import $5 to $10 million worth of product from the U.S. In 2018, U.S. agricultural exports to…

ND Cattlemen at the Capitol

Published April 8, 2019

The voice of North Dakota’s cattle industry was heard by federal lawmakers and regulators. While on Capitol Hill last week, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association leaders met with the Environmental Protection Agency, members of Congress and more. NDSA President Dan Rorvig,…

U.S. Officials Set to Visit Brazil Beef Plants

Published March 28, 2019

Following trade talks between the U.S. and Brazil, U.S. officials are set to inspect Brazilian beef plants in mid-June. According to the Brazilian agriculture minister, UDSA food safety officials will audit the country’s inspection system for beef and pork. The…

Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards

Published March 25, 2019

Warming temperatures and rising rivers are creating less than ideal conditions for feedyards. Warren Rusche, a beef feedlot management associate with South Dakota State University Extension, explains that positioning of feed supplies close to livestock is important with rising water…

Articles tagged under: beef

EU to Provide More Access to U.S. Beef

Tyson Enters the Alternative Protein Market

National Beef Acquires Iowa Processing Facility

Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan

Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated

R-CALF Sues “Big Four” Beef Packers

Tunisia to Import U.S. Beef, Poultry and Eggs

ND Cattlemen at the Capitol

U.S. Officials Set to Visit Brazil Beef Plants

Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards

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