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Dr. Charles McPeake Passes
Tennessee native and former University of Georgia animal science department head and Beef Improvement Federation pioneer Dr. Charles McPeake, 75, died Dec. 18, 2020.
2 days ago
Brazilian Beef Exports At Record Levels
Brazilian beef exporters saw an 8% increase in 2020 to 2.02 million metric tons, according to Abrafrigo, the country's beef association. China was the largest importer of Brazilian beef.
3 days ago
Peel: Beef Trade Bounces Back
U.S. beef trade is stabilizing as the ripple effects of the initial COVID-19 disruptions continue to fade. The latest beef trade data for November shows that monthly exports were up 13.2 percent year-over-year.
3 days ago
Beef Exports Spike, Pork Sets Record
November U.S. beef exports jumped 6% higher, the largest since July 2019. Meanwhile, U.S. pork exports January-November set new annual records for both volume and value.
6 days ago
How is the Pandemic Affecting Agriculture’s Workforce?
Confidence about the future of the workplace has declined less than one might expect, says a report from ADP Research Institute. Positivity persists despite the pandemic. But how is COVID-19 affecting the ag workforce?
6 days ago