Month: August 2024

The Cattlemen’s Board (CBB) will invest approximately $38 million into programs of promotion, research, consumer information, information, foreign marketing, and producer communications during fiscal 2024, subject to USDA approval. In action at the end of its September 6-7 meeting in Denver, Colorado, the Promotion …

Contrary to what many people assume, only about 10% – 13% of the feed typical cattle consume is grain over their lifespan People often have an emotional response to welfare-related and tend to latch onto broad concepts that don’t necessarily apply equally to different production systems, such as versus poultry, Freund explains.

An uptick in drought and other extreme weather events has farmers in the U.S. and Canada thinning their herds in near-record numbers, which could lead to supply in the …

Abstract. The U.S. have achieved dramatic productivity growth in recent decades; however, the supply chain and market structure of each has evolved in different ways. Technological advances have been a key reason for productivity growth, with pharmaceutical innovations playing a major role.

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cattle are the third most numerous terrestrial farmed animals worldwide. Factors such as geographical region, animal category, breed, and rearing system pose specific animal welfare challenges that can have an impact on animal and public health. This article uses text mining (TM) and topic analysis (TA) to explore the scientific literature on cattle welfare published in English from …

sustainability across the U.S. value chain. Place says the modules are designed to bring the framework to life for the user and create a more guided way to go through the training. “We know the U.S. supply chain is incredibly complex; the processors or retailers are dealing with are very different than the day-to-day pressures of

At the same time, we have seen some of the top firms in this generate record gross profits and their highest gross margins in years. Gross profits for some of the leading , poultry …

Over the week-long event, we covered the key events and watch on as the discussed future trends and facing the . … The says it wants to meet the …

What about perceived weaknesses of the ? The top considered weaknesses of the U.S . are that we do a poor job of telling our story to the consumer and the is still too fragmented. Interestingly, food safety was also considered to be a potential weakness by the retail and food service segments.

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable has released a plan to reach more sustainable practices to raise and produce . A coalition of groups ranging from producers and processors to environmental interests have laid out a collection of goals and action items to make raising cattle more sustainable and less taxing on the environment …

As major processors set their individual targets, the is also trying to collaborate with other stakeholders on the issue. The Global Roundtable for Sustainable has a membership portfolio that includes not only big producers, processors and their suppliers but also retailers, environmental groups and academic institutions.

volumes for 2024 are forecast to be up 1% compared to 2023, but 6% down from 2019 as cost-of-living pressures remain. It is forecast that 2024 will bring increased demand in both retail and out-of-home, with volumes forecasted to rise slightly compared to 2023. Estimated and forecast consumption volumes.

The Chinese is facing many technical including transformation of traditional practices, feeding and management systems, and genetic improvement of cattle breeds. The long-term, sustainable development of the Chinese is an important issue for China.

Since 2000, there’s been a 10% increase in the percentage of USDA Choice and Prime product in the sales cooler. Last week’s “ At A Glance” discussion focused on the dramatic growth of certified programs in the past decade. That growth likely has influenced the ’s ability to produce more highly marbled product …

The story of McDonald’s 10-year quest for sustainable . A decade ago, the hamburger giant announced it would transform how it procures its most vital ingredient. It’s made progress, although you still can’t buy ‘sustainable .’. To many ‘sustainable ‘ is an oxymoron, but McDonald’s executives aren’t giving up.

Climate scientists say the answer is simple: Eat less and raise fewer cattle. But even with the wide availability of plant protein and the popularity of initiatives like Meatless Monday, most people around the world are consuming more , not less. And as the population grows and more people move into the middle class, demand is only …

2012: 1 billion gallons 2013: 1.28 billion gallons 2014: 1.7 billion gallons. The that have created the calls for action on US biofuels policy include the 2012 drought, but also involve beyond – rising CAFÉ standards for cars and light trucks, fewer miles driven and the E10 “blend wall.”.

shutdown that lasted for 16 days. As the looks ahead, some of these lingering Washington could well have an impact on the US cattle and others. Farm Policy We have now at least moved the process of getting a new farm bill closer to the finish line than we did in 2012.

Nebraska-specific show up here with brand law and the usage of electronic identification methods. Trade, technology and taxes There are numerous other on the radar for producers and stakeholders, including trade, technology and taxes. Growth and opportunities in trade have brought increased demand for .

As a result, actual production in U.S. plants often fell well below the plants’ designed capacity. The operated below capacity every year from 2005 through 2015, and other evidence indicates it operated below designed capacity before 2005 as well. By 2015, excess capacity amounted to 8 percent of the ’s designed capacity.

Cattlemen and women from across the United States work in different sectors of the , deal with different environmental and have different business strategies. But at the end of the day, all farmers and ranchers work toward the same goal; to continue raising and selling the best possible.

Therefore, we must determine what the total impact of the is, and if we must make major adjustments. A holistic examination of the is required to appropriately discuss the within the . This paper will discuss the and its social costs from an ecological, economic, and social perspective.

The importance of getting Japan to lift its age limit, which currently requires to come from cattle under 21 months of age at slaughter, can’t be overstated. Japan was by far the largest export market for U.S. in 2003, when it took 375,993 metric tons (mt) of and variety meats, worth $1.394 billion.

It is our duty to the to understand the that threaten our livelihood and speak out individually and through the strength in numbers that a cattlemen’s organization can provide. Speaking about becoming involved, don’t forget about the upcoming 2017 Ohio Expo.

2021 Outlook: New Challenges, New Opportunities. outlook 2021. (Lori Hays) By Greg Henderson December 9, 2020. Disruptions to the from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad. That’s the assessment of Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance.

In the recent article “Competition in the United States ,” featured in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy Yuliya Bolotova, a former Assistant Professor from Clemson University, analyzes the U.S. dynamics in light of the alleged input and output price-fixing cartel of the four largest packers …

The facing the cattle today are not new; indeed, some have roots that extend back over a century. For the most part, though, today’s controversies related to fed cattle pricing mechanisms have their origin in the profound changes in the cattle that began in the 1960s and 1970s.

Fast forward to the 2022 NBQA, which delivers many encouraging messages about ’s improvement over the years while identifying that need further attention. The audit suggests the is producing a high-quality product that consumers want more efficiently and the ’s primary focus across the supply chain remains food …

A majority (80%) of Uruguay’s production is exported – with about 78% of that going to Russia and the Middle East America. Like Brazil and Argentina, anabolics and growth hormones are banned and animal protein is banned in feed. Uruguay does not have a significant grain-based cattle feeding .

Nalivka: Challenges Facing the . After seven years of sharply lower returns to cow-calf production, cattlemen now look forward to 2023 with prospects for significant profits. Certainly, the herd liquidation driven by drought and economics for the past 2 years support that optimism. In fact, I believe we are looking at a 3% smaller …

Key Benefits of the ESG Thematic Report. • Developing a comprehensive understanding of macro-economic, Policies & Regulations and innovations affecting the , globally. • Key insights into environmental developments and ESG affecting the theme. • Identifying ESG risks and opportunities to business among leading …

With the closure of restaurants, there was an increased demand from the consumer. These led to negative impacts on the economy and put pressure on manufacturers to keep up with the demand of consumers. The decreased number of carcasses being processed due to restrictions and slowed lines led to a significant increase in price per …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 97% of foodborne illness could be prevented with basic hygiene and improved food handling practices. In 1996, 36% of the 9,164 news media articles tracked by CARMA (in the top 64 media markets) were on safety , the number one media-covered issue.

From supply chain to E. coli outbreaks, the meat has taken several hits and meat shortage concerns have grown. Now, thousands of cattle have died in Kansas.

For instance, it was revealed that Clostridium was more associated with and its product (71.1 %), followed by pork (27.2 %); E. coli was also more associated with (91.9 %) followed by pork (12 or 27.2 %) and Salmonella was also more associated with (52.45 %) followed by pork (44.4 %). This knowledge can inform risk management …

The global size was valued at USD 526.50 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. With increasing globalization, food preferences of consumers globally have witnessed significant changes. Consumers are increasing their protein intake, resulting in a rising demand for …

Nearly 20 years ago, in an effort to address recent consumer concerns about animal welfare in the , the National BQA program developed the “Producer Code for Cattle Care” in 1996 (NCBA, 2014a). The code is a set of ideals consistent with proper cattle care (Table 1). Table 1. Quality Assurance (BQA) Producer Code for …

is driven by the number of cattle required to produce . For example, the U.S. produces around 18% of the world’s with 6% of the world’s cattle herd.3 Fewer cattle required for a given amount of produced means fewer GHG emissions and fewer . Item Million metric tons CO. 2. e % of US total GHG emissions cattle. 138.3. 2%

It forecasts broiler production at 46.65 billion lbs, up 441 million lbs, or 1%, from 2023. ’s sharp decline means red meat and poultry production in 2024 will be an estimated 106.529 …

Morgan Rose. The meat packing portion of the American has long been a bone of contention. With only four major meat packing companies controlling 85 percent of the market in the United States, ranchers nowadays are suffering from lowering live cattle prices while boxed prices continue to spiral upward.

The Checkoff program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported and products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s …

T he US is creating an army of influencers and citizen activists to help amplify a … and a myriad of other .” By 2009, the cattle had found a new way to drive …

There are three big environmental with the production of meat – feed sourcing, manure processing, and climate change. Raising meat takes vast quantities of feed. Millions of acres have been plowed over for large, monoculture crop fields dedicated to feeding livestock. Deforestation for agriculture is a problem in South America, but the …

Current Cattle and Policy Development. Written by Charles Hord, TCA Executive Vice President. TCA has received lots of calls, emails, and comments recently concerning cattle policy. I appreciate the civil and engaged manner these discussions have taken place. The are often complex, we may not always agree, and things …

For reference, uncooked ground has risen by an average of 3.4 percent per year since 1985 2. Uncooked roasts have risen by 3.3 percent from August 2021 – August 2022, which is 1.9 percentage points below the 5.2 percent average yearly increase since 1985 2. steaks have decreased 3 percent from August 2021 – 2022 and have had …

Blythe Family Farms, started by Duane’s great-grandfather in 1890, raises around 200 mostly Angus cows — a midsized herd by American ranching standards — which are eventually sold for . “Our responsibility is to just care for the prairie,” Lyons-Blythe told me. “So, we’re really focused on sustainability and conservation practices.”

January 19, 2024. To keep temperature rise to 1.5°C and avoid a cascade of climatological catastrophes, the world must cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half by 2030, according to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. To reach those goals, global agriculture must get greener—particularly the GHG-intensive meat …

As a result, there is a noticeable rise in news reports of recalls of diseased chicken and in American grocery stores. Some cattle growers have tried to fight back by creating new packing companies to compete and provide an honest market. However, the costs to do so are huge, as high as $50 million.

The has a complex road ahead to improve its environmental footprint. Global production and consumption represents around 40% of all livestock emissions . It is also an important agricultural commodity encompassing about 19% of total global livestock production and responsible for livelihoods of nearly 600 million smallholder …