EPA fines Pott. Co. cattle farms for pollution violationsA Pottawatomie County farm has been fined for violating federal pollution policies. The Environmental Protection Agency levied a combined $70,000 fine to Wickstrum Farms Inc. and Wickstrum Cattle LLC. “Unauthorized pollution discharges threaten the health of our nation’s waters and public use and...
More cash cattle trade develops FridayChicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, uncertain about how much higher cash and wholesale prices can go. February live was up $.15 at $196.75 and April was down $.17 at $197.50. March feeders were $.32 higher at $268.05 and April was $.07 lower at $268.12. In cash ca...
Register for 2025 Ohio Pork CongressThe eastern hog belt’s largest pork-specific trade show brings it all together under one roof for producers and allied industries Feb. 4-5 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio. The 2025 edition of the Ohio Pork Congress features in-depth presentations and discussions o...
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Rising calf prices, exchange rate to drive beef production costsBeef production costs in Brazil are expected to rise in 2025, driven by a high exchange rate and reduced availability of young cattle for herd replacement. According to the Esalq/BM&FBovespa index, the average price of calves traded in Mato Grosso do Sul closed the year with a cumulative increase o...
The beef import debate rolls onAn article in the Jan 8, 2025, issue of the Cowboy State Daily outlined proposed state legislation that would mandate “Made in the USA” labeling on all American beef products sold in Wyoming. The bill sponsored by state Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, R-Lingle, is designed to make it clear to Cowboy State con...
What Am I Buying? A Guide to Meat Labelsprofessor of sustainable meat science Erin Beyer saw on a water bottle in Australia back in 2015. While Beyer is not quite sure how a label this “interesting” was approved, she does know that many other claims printed on protein products can be difficult for consumers to navigate. To help clear up ...
Strong Beef Demand Pushes the Beef Cutout and Cattle Prices to New HighsNegotiated cash cattle remained steady the week ending Jan. 11 while feedlot margins increased $83 per head to an industry average of $303.62 per head, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker. Meanwhile, beef packers saw losses improve $47 per head to a loss of $85 per head. That puts the pack...
Brazil duck exports rise slightly in 2024Brazilian exports of duck meat – a high value-added meat segment – ended 2024 with distinct movements in the flow of shipments, according to surveys by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Duck meat exports closed last year with 3,551 thousand tons, a volume 1.3% higher compared to 2023...
Maxwell's lawsuit with Smithfield can proceed to trialA North Carolina Business Court has granted Maxwell Foods permission to proceed to trial with some of its breach of contract claims against Smithfield Foods. A hog supplier to Smithfield for more than 25 years, Maxwell filed the lawsuit in 2021, citing the firm failed to provide Maxwell with most fa...
France steps up checks after foot-and-mouth outbreak in GermanyFrance has reinforced checks for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and issued alerts to veterinarians after an outbreak of the highly contagious virus was detected in cattle in Germany last week, prompting trade bans from several countries. France is trying to protect itself from the virus as it grapples...
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