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Improved market access and rising incomes have helped fuel tremendous growth in red meat consumption in Korea. In the last 30 years, the U.S. has succeeded in positioning itself as a major supplier of protein to Korea.

Climate neutrality for beef cattle production is likely possible and technically feasible but, it requires new innovations, Elanco Chief Sustainability Officer Sara Place told attendees at the CattleTrace Symposium.

Russia will resume beef and pork imports from 12 subsidiaries of Brazilian producers from Nov. 25, its agriculture safety watchdog said.

Market dynamics and consumer shifts support U.S. beef.

USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced on Monday the investment of $32 million in grants awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to support expanded capacity and efficiency.

The week before a holiday is not usually ideal for pushing the market higher, but last week proved to be just the right combination to support a rally.

Attendees at the annual CattleTrace symposium saw a glimpse of how technology can improve animal health, management and welfare while offering ways to increase revenue.

Cattle prices are higher now compared to last year and are expected to continue improving in 2022. Live and Feeder futures have priced in considerable optimism for 2022.

Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame winners have been announced, with inductees and award winners honored during the 13th annual banquet prior to the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA trade show in Houston in February.

Animal disease traceability (ADT), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when.