Missouri Denies Feedlot Expansion Request Dec 12, 2018 by Greg Henderson Missouri’s Clean Water Commission has rejected the proposed expansion of Valley Oaks Steak Co.’s feedlot near Lone Jack, reversing earlier state approval.
Record Prime Beef Production Drives Price Decline Nov 27, 2018 by Greg Henderson USDA's latest steer and heifer grading report shows Prime carcasses totaled 9.6%, the highest level on record, with Choice accounting for 71%.
Nalivka: How Packer Margins Impact Beef Demand Nov 07, 2018 by John Nalivka, Sterling Marketing Packer margins that have room to pay higher cattle prices are preferable to those that are running in the red, says Drovers columnist John Nalivka.
Border Seminars in Mexico Help Keep U.S. Meat Moving South Oct 23, 2018 by USMEF After recent seminar with Mexican meat industry officials, USMEF says education of inspectors is key to keeping meat trade open with Mexico.
1,000 Unfilled Jobs Force Meatpackers to Sweeten Benefits Oct 17, 2018 by Bloomberg Cargill and Tyson hit by Trump border stand and low unemployment. Analyst says it’s a ‘jump ball’ if new plants will run to capacity.
Kane Beef Now Under Court Receivership Oct 16, 2018 by Greg Henderson The Corpus Christi, Tex., beef plant that kills 270,000 cattle annually from 30 Texas feedlots is now under the control of a former bankruptcy judge.
JBS S.A. Increases Beef Production, Eyes China Oct 09, 2018 by Greg Henderson JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.
Cargill Recalls 130,000 lb. of Ground Beef for E. Coli Contamination Sep 20, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel One death and 17 illnesses have resulted from an E. coli contamination that has forced Cargill to recall more than 130,000 lb. of ground beef.
Tyson Names New President, CEO Sep 17, 2018 by Greg Henderson Tyson Foods Inc., has named Noel White its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 30.
COOL 2.0: Comment Period Extended for “Product of U.S.A.” Labeling Aug 24, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Possible “Product of USA” update seen as a way to bring back Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL).
