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Thursday, September 17, 2020
University of Nebraska-Lincoln webinar to cover cattle industry shocks
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln would be hosting an extension webinar featuring Jay Rempe, senior economist with Nebraska Farm Bureau, discussing recent shocks in the cattle industry and producer response in the state.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
USA Poultry & Egg Export Council: China suspends second poultry plant over COVID-19
The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council said China has imposed a suspension on poultry imports from OK Foods in Fort Smith, Arkansas state after COVID-19 cases were detected among its workers, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
US researchers to find targets to mitigate fescue toxicosis effects in cattle
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given a US$500,000 grant to the University of Georgia to find targets to mitigate fescue toxicosis effects in cattle, which costs the US beef industry over US$1 billion annually.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
US farm aid payments only benefitted larger southern farms
A government watchdog agency said farmers in the US southeast that grow cotton or sorghum received larger federal government aid payments compared to corn, soybean and swine farmers in other parts of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
National Pork Board: US pork producers becoming increasingly efficient
As US pig farmers continue to fight back from the negative impact of COVID-19 and the ups and downs of markets and bad weather, a new study released by the National Pork Board, Production Analysis Summary for US Pork Industry: 2017-2019, sh ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Irish meat organisation pushes for government support in light of Brexit impact
Ireland has to create a Tariff Support Mechanism to protect farm exports given the adverse impact of Brexit, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) said.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
COVID-19 relief package among top issues at conference hosted by US pork council
A COVID-19 relief package that includes much-needed assistance to US hog farmers in crisis and foreign animal disease prevention top the list of five critical issues at this week's National Pork Producers Council's (NPPC) Legislative Action ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
US$67 million to expand New Zealand's aquaculture, says political party
New Zealand's marine farming and aquaculture sectors would get NZ$100 million (US$67 million) for their expansion, the New Zealand First political party vowed.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
JBS US beef plant faces US$15,615 fine for on-site COVID-19 infections
For its failure to protect its employees from COVID-19 infections, a JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, the United States, is facing a fine of US$15,615, as proposed by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administr ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Australian livestock genetics firm seeking to work with cattle producers for Wagyu breeding project
Australian livestock and genetics company Austrex is looking to work with Angus cattle producers in Australia as part of an innovative large-scale F1 Wagyu breeding project developed to custom-produce stock for Japanese live exports and dom ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
USMEF: July beef and pork exports rebound, but still below year-ago
July exports of US beef rebounded from recent lows but remained below 2019 levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
CP Foods supports subsidiary's acquisition of swine businesses in China
The board of directors of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) has agreed on September 11 to propose for shareholders' approval of its subsidiary in China to acquire 43 companies in swine businesses.
Monday, September 14, 2020
US company to set up production of seaweed for feeding cattle in South Australia
US-based CH4 Global has announced its plan to grow and harvest seaweed in South Australia, with Kangaroo Island designated as one of three initial sites to kick-start the million-dollar climate project.
Monday, September 14, 2020
USDA: China's demand for corn and soybeans remains strong
United States Agriculture Department (USDA) data showed China has maintained is strong demand for US corn and soybeans, with traders projecting the US government to increase its export forecast for corn and soybeans soon, Reuters reported.
Monday, September 14, 2020
UK programme helps reduce antibiotics use in poultry sector by 76%
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has released its 2020 Antibiotic Stewardship Report which highlights the achievements made by the UK poultry meat sector's drive for excellence in bird health and welfare that's delivering responsible use o ...

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