Boars Head deli meat implicated in outbreak of Listeria infections; recall initiatedThe CDC is reporting a link between an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections and Boars Head brand deli meat. The outbreak has sickened 34 people across 13 states. All but one of the patients have been admitted to hospitals. Two patients have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, ...
Markets: Fed Cattle Rally, Feeders and Calves MixedLimited availability of market-ready cattle and solid gains in the futures markets provided the leverage cattle feeders needed to push for higher prices this week. Packers actively sought cattle and upped bids to secure ownership. Active trade in the North occurred at $197 to $198 per cwt. live and...
Live cattle mixed watching direct business At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed watching direct business, feeders were up on the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.32 lower at $188.57 and October live cattle closed $.05 lower at $188.55. August feeders closed $1.07 higher at $259.70 and September feeders ...
Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria OutbreakThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a nationwide recall of Boar’s Head deli meats on July 26 that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 207,528 pounds of Boar’s Head liverwurst and other deli meat products. A wides...
Protect high cattle prices with risk protectionBeef Cattle prices can be severely impacted by events that occur in one day or over time. In 2019, a fire at a large packing plant severely reduced harvest capabilities in this country. That single event drove prices of feeder cattle and market ready cattle down over the next several months. In 2020...
Muscle Foods Packaging Market 2032: Strategic Analysis of Trends, Growth & SegmentationThe muscle foods packaging market is a critical segment within the broader food packaging industry, focusing on packaging solutions for meat, poultry, and seafood products. These packaging solutions are designed to maintain the freshness, quality, and safety of muscle foods, which are perishable and...
Colorado study probes regenerative ag practicesA study last year from Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences together with the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology found regenerative practices including integrating crop and livestock systems were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions and increasing soil fertili...
‘Deforestation-free’ beef exports arriveBeef giant Argentina is changing its game, introducing a new certification scheme that guarantees its European Union meat exports come from sustainable sources free from deforestation. Argentina is already destined to export about 50,000 tonnes of beef annually to the EU, which accounts for 7 perce...
Cattle futures supported by higher boxed beefAt the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of widespread direct cash business and higher boxed beef during the session. August live cattle closed $2.00 higher at $188.90 and October lives closed $2.32 higher at $188.60. August feeder cattle closed $1.50 higher at $258....
Play the Short, Medium and Long Game Strategies to Maximize Cattle ReturnsThe current state of the cattle market is providing unique opportunities for producers to capitalize in a variety of ways by employing a variety of short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to maximize returns. What does “Play the Short Game” mean? Producers play the short game by maximizing pound...
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