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The cattle herd in Canada fell by 100,000 head with beef cows seeing the largest drop in herd numbers.
More than 25,000 lb. of ground beef has been recalled after Cargill Meat Solutions determined that the product was possibly contaminated with E. coli.
Cattle on Feed reaches nearly 11.1 million head, the highest mark reached for August since USDA began the series in 1996.
Analysts claim Marfrig’s financial leverage will remain elevated even after the recent sale of assets aimed at reducing debt load.
Kansas pilot project aims at improving cattle traceability.
Cow-calf producers have a number of factors to consider when weighing the decision of retained ownership.
An expansion to a Texas Panhandle packing plant will add 800 more head per day in slaughter capacity, primarily for cull cow and bull processing.
Joesley Batista, one of the controlling owners of JBS SA, was arrested again as part of an ongoing investigation into Brazilian corruption.
Cattle markets came under pressure and beef cutout prices trended lower for the week.
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Despite cattle prices being lower than year-ago levels, of the major livestock markets beef has weathered the storm better than poultry or pork.
Stuck in neutral for six weeks, cash fed cattle prices broke through the ice with a solid rally. Calf prices were uneven.
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The 12th largest beef packer in the country is building a new $35 million distribution center.
For the fifth straight month a record for Cattle on Feed was eclipsed after an increase of 5.2% since Oct. 1, 2017.
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It appears that herd expansion has slowed down as beef production forecasts have been lowered by analysts at USDA.
In this week’s Drovers TV Report there is a case of brucellosis in Wyoming; proposed regulation changes for livestock haulers; and a Texas beef packer is facing financial troubles.
Cash cattle prices averaged $1 per cwt lower last week, yet feedyard margins improved $24 per head.
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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. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.
Albertsons/Safeway operates more than 2,300 U.S. grocery stores, and its Hometown Butcher program provides guidance to customers for selecting and cooking beef.
Nearly two dozen new businesses argue they have claim to join in the suit that alleges Kane Beef owes millions to comply with the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Feedyard closeouts were $66 per head short of covering all costs last week, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.
McDonald’s completed the rollout of its fresh beef Quarter Pounders this year to rave reviews from food critics who called it “juicier with more depth of flavor.”
Demand remains strong for feeder cattle with auction prices steady to $2 higher.
Creating quality beef eating experiences depends not just on cattle producers, but packers, retailers and consumers too.
A recall on ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions has pinpointed eight major grocers across the country including Sam’s Club and Target.
The September record for cattle on feed was set after increasing 5.6% year-over-year and reaching more than 11.1 million head. This is the fourth month straight a monthly record has been set.