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Market Reports
2021 Livestock Market Outlook Roundup
The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for commodities in 2021 to help you succeed in the coming year. Here’s a look at what analysts expect for the upcoming year in the protein segments.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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Katie James
Industry
NCBA Puts Spin on Yule Log Tradition with a ‘Drool Log’
Ahead of the holidays the NCBA has released a new two-hour video in hopes to “spice up any gathering and celebration.” The Beef Drool Log video features a prime rib roast cooking to perfection over an open flame.
September 22, 2022 12:29 AM
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Education
Beef Checkoff Focuses on Building Consumer Trust in Beef in Program Updates
The Beef Checkoff has made several key updates to its programs in in the last few months, with a focus on its mission of building consumer trust in beef production.
September 22, 2022 12:28 AM
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Katie James
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Ag Policy
NCBA: Current ’50/14' Plan Not the Best Fit for Entire Industry
In a discussion on AgriTalk, Ethan Lane discussed the group’s objections to the plan, and what alternatives could be.
September 22, 2022 12:28 AM
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Katie James
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Ag Policy
High Steaks: Hearings Highlight Need for Congressional Action on Cattle Price Transparency
It was a busy week on Capitol Hill for the beef industry. NCBA’s Ethan Lane joined AgriTalk to sum up the events.
September 22, 2022 12:28 AM
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Katie James
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Industry
McDonald’s to Launch the McPlant—its Take on Plant-Based Protein
The company’s in-house culinary team created its own plant-based patty and tested it in select Canadian stores last year.
September 21, 2022 07:57 PM
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Katie James
Industry
Tyson Foods Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations for U.S. Employees
The company says it will also provide $200 to fully vaccinated frontline team members.
September 21, 2022 07:55 PM
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Katie James
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Industry
Senators Ask FTC to Open Antitrust Investigation into Packers
A bipartisan letter was sent the FTC to investigate the growing concentration in the meatpacking and processing industry, and any anticompetitive behavior resulting from this concentration.
October 28, 2021 12:10 PM
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Katie James
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Beef Production
The Impacts of Drought on Beef and Beyond
The U.S. is experiencing drought conditions affecting cattle, pastures, feed crops and beyond. During Farm Journal Field Days, Drovers’ Greg Henderson discussed the drought and its effect with four industry stakeholders.
September 02, 2021 04:50 PM
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Katie James
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Industry
Deep Sense of Satisfaction Fuels Eckert’s Tenure
37 years of dedicated service to the cattle industry fuel this award winner
August 23, 2021 01:42 PM
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Katie James
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