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16 October 2020
CME update: US cattle futures dip as the second wave of COVID-19 increasesUS cattle futures sank on 15 October as impending COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe threaten global meat demand....
US Senate proposes mini-stimulus package, but relief for farmers is still unlikely After talks over COVID-19 relief for farmers stalled last week, Senate Republicans proposed a mini-stimulus package that would fund the Paycheck Protection Program, but doubts remain about whether it will be adopted. ...
15 October 2020
NCBA welcomes additional research on brucella species The National Cattlemen's Beef Association commends the USDA for increased research on brucella species in large animals. ...
CME update: cattle futures dip as wholesale beef prices softenUS cattle futures sank on 14 October following the cash markets lower while wholesale beef prices continue to decrease....
14 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures rebound after recent lossesUS live cattle futures corrected on 13 October amid a stronger wholesale market....
13 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures slip as market feels seasonal pressureUS live cattle futures fell on 12 October following softening seasonal demand and the continued impact from backlogs at slaughterhouses....
What are the key farming issues in the upcoming US election?Despite President Trump enjoying wide support among US farmers, some have reservations about the impact his trade policies on crop prices and international movement of US farm products....
Ribeye-eating pigs demonstrate protein quality for humansNearly a decade ago, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) developed a new index to assess protein quality in foods. The goal, writ large, was to address food security for the world’s most vulnerable populations, creating more accurate...
12 October 2020
CME update: feeder cattle futures sink to three-month lowFeeder cattle futures dropped on 9 October amid pressure from surging prices for US grain....
US Conservation Stewardship Programme may miss the mark The USDA recently issued a final updates to the Conservation Stewardship Programme, but the NFU fears that the rules leave structural flaws unaddressed. ...
11 October 2020
Lack of White House support is stalling COVID-19 relief bill - NFUDespites Congress passing an amended version of the HEROES Act on 1 October, President Trump is refusing to move the law forward until after the election....
09 October 2020
Arbiom demonstrates scale-up of wood-to-food technologyBiotechnology pioneer Arbiom achieves continuous process operations in demonstration programme of its wood-to-food technology....
08 October 2020
CME update: live cattle futures reach highest price since 20 AugustUS live cattle futures gained on 7 October but feeder cattle prices saw uneven trading....
Backlogs in global meat processing expected to last into 2021Economic uncertainty, as well as shifts in supply and demand, has caused great uncertainty in global protein markets. The situation has been further exacerbated by outbreaks of illness due to Covid-19 at the processing level that have created bottlenecks...
07 October 2020
CME update: US cattle futures trade mixed, with live contracts edging higherUS live cattle contracts received support from the strengthening cash markets on 6 October....
US NFU slams Trump administration for refusing to pass COVID-19 reliefThe National Farmers Union President Rob Larew warns that stalling pandemic relief until after the election puts millions at risk of food and economic insecurity. ...
06 October 2020
CME update: strong cash markets boost cattle futuresUS live cattle futures gained ground on 5 October on expectations that cash prices will remain advantageous....
USDA moves to overhaul labelling to deter organic fraudAfter multiple cases of organic food fraud eroded consumer confidence, the USDA moves to strengthen its oversight of organic production....
Secretary Perdue warns that China may not meet farm commitments in Phase 1 trade dealUS Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says that China may fall short of its agricultural product purchasing commitments made in its Phase 1 trade deal with the United States....
05 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures sag as demand looks uncertainUS live cattle futures fell on Friday 2 October, taking a que from falling global financial markets after President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19....
OSI Group Helps Scale Regenerative Grazing in USOSI Group is partnering with other U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef members to help scale regenerative grazing practices in the Northern Great Plains in Montana through a project run by regional non-profit Western Sustainability Exchange and international...
04 October 2020
US passes amended version of HEROES Act, but is waiting for Presidential approvalAfter stalling in the senate for four months, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act will include critical relief for food insecure Americans and struggling businesses....
02 October 2020
CME update: nearby cattle futures sink on profit-takingUS live cattle futures had a mixed trading day on 1 October with nearby contracts lowering on profit-taking after the December benchmark contract reached a six-week high....
50 US senators back trade agreement with Taiwan50 US senators from both parties have called on the Trump administration to begin negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan....
01 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures falter as grain prices skyrocketUS live cattle futures slipped on 30 September and feeder prices dipped as prices for grain used as animal feed soared....
Pandemic revealed structural weaknesses in the US farm and food systemIn the NFU's testimony to Congress, President Rob Larew told a house committee that COVID-19-related disruptions exposed underlying weaknesses and structural challenges for US farmers and the food system....
US Senate passes CR to avert government shutdownA Continuing Resolution passed by the US Senate has averted a government shutdown and will provide much-needed support for farmers and food insecure Americans. ...
30 September 2020
CME update: cattle futures climb as demand strengthensUS live cattle futures rose on 29 September as traders noted signs of strong beef demand and expectations of firm cash cattle trading this week....
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