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Shares of Brazil’s JBS SA rose 7% in early morning trading on Wednesday after the world’s largest meatpacker reported strong first-quarter results in spite of headwinds faced by its large U.S. beef business.

(Adds details from earnings statement) SAO PAULO, May 14 (Reuters) - Brazil’s JBS SA , the world’s largest meat-packer, on Tuesday reported a net profit of 1.64 billion reais ($319.74 million) for the first quarter,

Tyler and Angela McCann ranch near Riverton, Wyoming, launched a beef tasting event now known as the Rendezvous City Beef Roundup which now includes celebrity judges and an open competition.

Carcass marbling has benefitted from extra days on feed and heavier carcass weights resulting from current market conditions. Thus, the beef from fed cattle is historically quality-rich for this time of the year.

The cattle markets breathed a sigh of relief after USDA announced negative test results for H5N1 in ground beef. And a former USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety says is unlikely to be found in beef in the future.

How do genetics play a role in the sustainability of a cowherd? Jason Warner, K-State Cow-Calf Specialist, visits with a professor and Ph.D. student in K-State Animal Breeding and Genetics to find out.

Livestock feeders find solid profits as the summer grilling season begins. Beef and pork packers continue to struggle with negative margins.

Machinery Pete selected a pair of used tractors as his Pete’s Pick of the Week on AgriTalk Radio. He also discussed the over supply of late model, high horsepower tractors pushing prices down on dealer lots.

In a sixth column on international trade, Speer notes that U.S. founders were pragmatists, not protectionists. Their overarching philosophy was bent towards free trade.