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Tyson resumes operations in Storm Lake pork facility; releases COVID-19 test results

Tyson Foods resumed limited operations at its pork facility in Storm Lake, Iowa, USA, on June 3, even as it disclosed 591 of its 2,303 employees in the plant tested positive for COVID-19.

Court orders JBS beef plant closure due to COVID-19

A local labour court has ordered the closure of JBS SA beef plant in Brazil's state of Rondonia until the company tests all employees in the facility for the new coronavirus, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

AI software developed by Connecterra alerts farmers to sick cows

Dutch agritech firm Connecterra has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) software that alerts cattlemen whenever their cows are ailing, which can in turn result in decreased antibiotic use, The Cattle Site reported.
Tyson resumes operations in Storm Lake pork facility; releases COVID-19 test results
Court orders JBS beef plant closure due to COVID-19
AI software developed by Connecterra alerts farmers to sick cows
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Saturday, June 6, 2020
US 2020 beef, pork exports soar despite crisis
In the first four months of the year, exports of US-grown pork and beef soar at a higher volume than last year, with a sales value amounting to US$4.86 billion, The Fern reported.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Executive committee announces World Dairy Expo 2020 cancellation
For the first time in its 53-year history, the World Dairy Expo Executive Committee has announced the difficult decision of cancelling the event based on the public health orders and limits related to COVID-19.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Cattle Council of Australia wants scientific assessment for calculating beef's impact on climate change
The Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) calls for a full scientific assessment of modeling in calculating beef's impact on climate change and the alternative Global Warming Potential (GWP) model, CCA reported.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
US' Vermont considers US$50M for dairy aid
The government administration of Vermont is proposing US$50 million in support for the dairy sector, with US$40 million for farmers and US$10 million for processors, Milton Independent reported.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
US California beef producers resume Resilience 2020 campaign
The cattle industry of California, US launched Resilience 2020 to reassure consumers and policy makers that the sector would continue to produce safe and enough beef supply in the midst of crisis, reported Beef Magazine.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Australian dairy firms announce farmgate milk prices
On Monday, the dairy processors of Australia has announced their opening milk prices for the season under the new mandatory dairy code of conduct, ABC News reported.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
China's March dairy imports hike about 10%
According to New Zealand's Fonterra on Friday, the global dairy import volumes of China climbed 10.1% in March as the world's second-largest economy reopens after the COVID-19 lockdown, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 29, 2020
US beef, chicken inventories in cold storage facilities soar in April
US beef and chicken inventories in cold storage facilities swelled in April, according to agricultural data provider Gro Intelligence, Freight Waves reported.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Synlait Milk cuts dairy price estimate as COVID-19 clouds market
Synlait Milk lowered its milk price estimate for the current season on Thursday, due to lower dairy prices along with a global slump in commodity prices amid the COVID-19 crisis, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Ireland temporarily suspends export of beef to China due to case of atypical BSE
Ireland has temporarily suspended the export of beef to China after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for atypical BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), RTE reported. BSE, also known as mad cow disease, is a neurologic disease of cattle.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
JBS beef plant in Rondonia state, Brazil closed because of COVID-19
The Rondonia labour court ordered the JBS beef plant located in the state to stop operations until all workers are tested for COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Major Brazilian meatpackers approved for beef export to Thailand
Brazilian-based Minerva, Marfig Global Foods, JBs, as well as two other unlisted companies have been approved to export beef to Thailand, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Brazil's meatpackers get green light for beef export to Thailand
JBS SA, Marfrig Global Foods, Minerva Foods and two other Brazilian meatpackers have won approval to allow entry of beef into Thailand, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Brazil to commence beef export to Thailand
The Agriculture Ministry of Brazil announced Monday that Thailand has agreed to take Brazilian beef imports, the second agricultural deal the two countries have agreed in two weeks, according to Reuters.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia shifts into receivership
The directors of Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia (ODFA), Australia's largest organic dairy company, has placed the company into receivership with creditors and farmer-owners owed millions, reported ABC news.
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