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16 July 2020
NCBA hits back at new Burger King campaignNCBA CEO Colin Woodall highlights the misleading claims of Burger King's #CowsMenu campaign....
CME update: live cattle futures rise on improving cash valuesUS live cattle futures closed higher on 15 July as the nearby August contract showed signs of firmer cash cattle prices and technical buying....
US meat processing continues to lagPig, poultry and beef processing continued at a lower level through May, according to recent reports released by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), but it wasn’t because of COVID-19-related closures, according to the University...
15 July 2020
Iowa farm billionaire's companies receive US pandemic aidIowa-based seed companies owned or partially owned by billionaire Harry Stine won approval for at least six loans from the US Paycheck Protection Program....
CME update: cattle futures sink as demand contractsUS live cattle futures fell on 14 July for a second straight session, dragged down by weak wholesale beef prices and worries about consumer demand....
14 July 2020
CME update: cattle futures rise in response to low corn priceUS live cattle futures rose on 13 July, responding to signals in the grain markets....
Economic recovery in US dependent on virus control and consumer confidence The severity of COVID-19-related economic disruptions varies widely among rural and agricultural market sectors, and is underpinned by consumer uncertainty. ...
Report details pandemic losses to California farms, ranchesPandemic-related losses to California farms, ranches and agricultural businesses will range between $5.9 billion and $8.6 billion this year, according to an economic study....
13 July 2020
CME update: cattle futures advanced as grain prices fallUS live cattle futures jumped on 10 July as prices for corn used to feed livestock tumbled....
Will feeding silage to lactating cows give my calves scours?Many cow-calf producers in Nebraska have become accustomed to using distillers grains as a source of both protein and energy to help meet the nutritional needs of lactating cows from calving until green grass is available, writes Dave Ostdiek University...
10 July 2020
CME update: cattle futures make modest gainsUS live cattle futures closed slightly higher on 9 July on expectations for steady and stronger cash cattle prices for the week....
RAMP UP Act promises to strengthen regional meat processors across the US New bipartisan legislation aims to expand the capacity of small and medium-sized meat processors and strengthen the US meat supply chain. ...
09 July 2020
CME update: futures and boxed beef prices weakenUS live and feeder cattle futures weakened on 8 July alongside prices for boxed beef....
08 July 2020
CME update: abundant livestock supplies push cattle futures lowerUS cattle futures ended mostly lower on 7 July following pressure from abundant supplies....
CDC report reveals extent of COVID-19 impact on meat plant workersA new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the heavy toll COVID-19 took on meat plant workers in April and May....
07 July 2020
CME update: cattle futures surge to two-month highUS live cattle futures reached a two-month high on 6 July on follow-through buying from last week....
06 July 2020
Watch Out for Poisonous Weeds in Hay and PastureNoxious and toxic weeds are always a concern to livestock producers. Whether these weeds present themselves in hay or pastures, the only real way to know if they are present is to scout and know the risk, writes Justin Brackenrich, Penn State University...
04 July 2020
Renderers welcome increased trade from USMCAThe United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) went into full force this week, marking the start of a new chapter for North American trade and leading to greater reciprocal fair trade among these nations. ...
03 July 2020
NCBA welcomes legislation to improve US meat processing capacity The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) supports legislation that would improve US meat processing capacity and shore up supply chains. ...
02 July 2020
CME update: live cattle futures rise as new quarter opensUS live cattle futures closed higher on 1 July on technical and speculative buying at the start of a new month and new quarter....
Diary supply chains must adapt to changing consumer behaviour - CoBank New analysis from CoBank shows that COVID-19 has caused shifts and uncertainty in purchasing patterns and consumption habits for the dairy industry. ...
USMCA hailed as a huge win for US agriculture The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect on 1 July, replacing NAFTA. ...
01 July 2020
CME update: cattle futures sink as corn prices skyrocketUS cattle futures drifted lower on 30 June, facing pressure from a surge in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures that will likely squeeze profit margins for livestock producers....
30 June 2020
CME update: cattle futures make modest gains after last week’s slidesUS live cattle futures closed slightly higher on 29 June, bouncing back from early declines and firming on technical buying before the end of the month and quarter....
29 June 2020
Trade group reports that US food suppliers are foregoing China contracts over COVID-19 hurdlesAn industry group representing US agriculture producers says that Chinese demands that overseas suppliers guarantee that their shipments are free from COVID-19 contamination are making some shippers forego trading with China....
CME update: cattle futures dip, reacting to pressure from the hog market and restaurant closuresCME live cattle futures dropped on 26 June as traders faced questions about beef demand as COVID-19-related restaurant closures appear more likely....
26 June 2020
COVID-19 has killed 93 meat plant workers across the USUFCW, the largest meatpacking union in the US, reports that at least 65 meatpacking employees and 28 food processing workers have died from the novel coronavirus....
FDA and USDA issue joint statement on import restrictions and COVID-19USDA and FDA reiterate that there is no evidence of people contracting the novel coronavirus from food or food packaging. ...
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