Author: Dr. Laura Hayes

Vertical integration has also allowed the meat to become highly consolidated, controlled by just a few companies: As of 2019, the four largest companies in each sector controlled 85 percent of cattle slaughter, 67 percent of pork packing, and 54 percent of broiler chicken processing. 1 2 The slaughter and packing plants these few …

Alternative proteins are another reality. Insect-based protein sales are expected to rise to US$522 million a year by 2023. It may be fed to shrimp, fish or poultry. Plant alternatives could reach …

In response to a bipartisan request from the House Agriculture Committee, Texas A&M University has completed a comprehensive report on the U.S. cattle and markets written by leading economists across the country. Among its key findings is that proposals increasing government intervention and mandates will cost livestock producers billions …

There are several reasons for this modest impact: Plant-based and meat consumption are currently low, accounting for 1.4% of US meat sales. Even a large percentage increase in consumption would still result in a relatively low market share, moderating the effect on animal-based meat consumption and production.

Dwindling profits are driving independent cattle ranchers to give up the trade, according to a 2019 report by the Open Markets Institute, an anti-monopoly think-tank. Since 1980, an average of …

1:16. Severe winter weather is curtailing America’s meat production, with two of the biggest packers idling Kansas slaughter plants as blizzard conditions swept through the region this week …

The Canadian cattle pegs the annual value of its exports of and live cattle to the U.S. at between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. “We have to be constantly vigilant with this issue …

2024 Production Raised Mainly on Heavier Weights. The latest Cattle on Feed report, published by USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), showed the April 1 feedlot inventory at 11.821 million head, over 1 percent above 11.647 million head in the same month last year. Placements and marketings were down more than surveyed …

The ’s midpoint displays a converging pattern or northward movement. By 2017, the centre of gravity was very close to the border between the Cerrado and Amazon biomes. Source: Slaughter volumes data are backward extrapolated from IBGE ( Citation 2017a ); and cattle herd data are from IBGE ( Citation 2017b ).

The cow herd has been reduced quite significantly over the last two or three years, as a result of widespread drought that hit traditional cattle growing regions. There, herds were culled significantly as a result of not having enough feed due to the drought. The prevalence of dairy/ calves came at the right time given the tough …

Specific are associated to the management, transport and rearing of male calves coming from the dairy , which are of limited commercial value . The science of animal welfare has considerably evolved from the 1990s to the present day, and with it the recognition that animals are sentient beings, deserving of “a good life …

Quality, efficiency, safety and environmental protection are important directions for the development of animal husbandry in China. Taking China’s as an example, this study establishes a comprehensive index system from six industrial subsystems: resource endowment, production, consumption, quality, trade and environment. By comparison with the cattle in other …

Myth 2: methane is different – and it isn’t the problem. Methane – the greenhouse gas cattle emit in their belches – is highly potent. Since its warming potential is 28 times higher over …

In the 2022 AAEA Annual Meeting session “ and Challenges with the Supply Chain” authors discuss how the Agricultural & Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University recently released a book titled The U.S. Supply Chain: and Challenges. This book was the culmination of a study on cattle markets initiated at the …

On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, we asked a handful of experts to prognosticate on what the U.S. might look like in 25 years. Digging into the time capsule that was our 25th anniversary issue, I found the following thoughts about what the year 2014 held for the U.S. :

The goals for the U.S. cattle include: Demonstrate climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040. Create and enhance opportunities that result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025. Enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stewards of their animals and resources by …

Kemp started thinking about the in his . He remembered how a fire at Tyson’s Holcomb plant in Kansas halted more than 5% of the nation’s daily production and affected prices. Later, cyberattackers paused 20% of the country’s meat by hacking processing giant JBS.

The main limit for the is the low production output per reproductive live weight maintained (RLW, kg of cow and replacement reared at the reproductive phase), that can achieve parity (one kg of BW sold per kg of RLW), thanks to the contribution of the dairy by the over replacement of cross-breed males and culled cows.

Retail price of ground (100% ) in the United States from 1995 to 2023 (in U.S. dollars per pound) Premium Statistic U.S. retail price of ground chuck 1995-2023

No other rural impacts more of Australia than our . More than 63,000 farming businesses are producing from 43% of the country’s landmass. We are also the world’s second largest exporter, which injects an estimated $8.4 billion into the Australian economy. More than any other livestock , the …

Perspectives from all sectors were discussed in the panel at the 2022 Angus Convention

The sector is working towards continually improving its sustainability in order to achieve environmentally, socially and economically desirable outcomes, all of which are of increasing concern to consumers. In this context, the Global Roundtable for Sustainable (GRSB) provides guidance to advance the sustainability of the , through increased stakeholder engagement and …

The state’s , generating more than $10 billion a year, is the most valuable piece of Nebraska agriculture, the No. 1 sector of the state’s economy. from American Wagyu cattle …

Some of the factors that I think can and will effect changes in the cattle during the next 10 years are: (1) results of research now in progress, (2) availability of new germ plasm, (3) integration of different segments of the into larger organizational units, ( 4) fur.th er changes in consumer preferences, and ( 5) the …

Corporate consolidation is making it impossible for cattle ranchers to stay afloat.Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss any videos: http…

Food makes up 10% to 30% of a household’s carbon footprint, with meat—primarily , pork, and chicken— contributing 56.6% of the greenhouse gases emitted in an average American’s diet.

According to the USDA, nationwide cattle inventory dropped to 28.2 million this year — the lowest level since the 1970s and down 2% from a year ago. Agricultural economists say persistent …

The Canadian has set ambitious environmental targets for 2030. A number of organizations, including the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable , the Canadian Cattle Association and the BCRC have developed a series of 10 -specific goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emission intensity by 33 percent and increasing …

30 January 2020. In recent years, Australia has grown and diversified its exports into more than 100 markets around the world. The recently updated Global Snapshot report highlights Australia’s place in the global market with the following key topics covered: Emerging opportunities and challenges for Australian exports.

Full Report – Review and Consumer Insights – February 2024. Demand for has remained strong as consumers repeatedly claim they will continue purchasing , both in retail and foodservice settings. Consumers continue to rank as a top source of protein, superior in taste, nutritious, and good for social gatherings and …

It exports 75% of its product outside the country, fully traceable. This model is possible if the wills it. I am not sure that our has been “willing it.” Packer margins (value of the carcass minus the value of the live fed animal) in the U.S. before COVID averaged $150-250 per head.

The Rich Legacy of the Florida Cattle . Florida cattle. (Derrell Peel) By Derrell Peel – Oklahoma State University April 24, 2023. The first cattle to arrive in what is now the United States were brought to Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1521. Over time, cattle ranching was established in Florida and the cowboys who used whips to …

Increase the number of producers that are Quality Assurance (BQA) certified and promote understanding of the BQA program and the positive outcomes it provides for the . Maintain the management program as a trusted counselor and go-to resource for state councils. 2024 Funding: $2,704,450

It was the era of stroganoff, stews, and casseroles, steak lunches and 60-cent hamburgers. It was also the beginning of a long decline for the all-American meat. In 1975, Americans on average ate …

in 2018. Thousands of cattlemen and women blazed a trail to Phoenix for the 2018 Cattle Convention and NCBA Trade Show. While there, we asked several folks from around the country to share their thoughts on the biggest facing them in the daily effort to raise cattle and grow their family …

Respiratory . Animal waste emits ammonia, hydrogen sulfite, methane, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter from fecal dust. These irritants enter the lungs of anyone who is nearby and can cause serious respiratory illnesses. A February 2002 study conducted by Iowa State University and the University of Iowa Study Group …

It’s important to understand that regardless of COVID-19, the cattle was extremely volatile prior to the pandemic. Over the last ten years, every single year there has been at least a $20 per hundredweight move in CME Feeder Cattle August Futures. That’s a $160 per head move for an 800-lb. Feeder Steer.

Farm Progress Show annually hosts more than 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services.

September 8, 2021 update: The Biden administration today published a briefing rounding up the impacts of meat- consolidation on individuals’ grocery bills, and laid out the programs and policies the administration is using to try to break up the Big Four companies’ control of the meat processing market in the U.S., including support for smaller producers and direct payment to …

Keywords: Case study, , processed food, meat supply, marketing channel, multi-sector model 1 The U.S. Market During the COVID-19 Pandemic As of May 2020, the meat faced significant economic distortions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the demand side, demand declined as major clients, such as restaurants and schools,

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Trase’s new data tracks , offal and live cattle exports from Brazil, finding that, between 2015 and 2017, Brazil’s cattle exports were associated with between 65,000 and 75,000 hectares of …

Over two-thirds of consumers are positive about overall and just under half have positive perceptions about production. Most consumers are unfamiliar with how cattle are raised but consider this aspect when choosing a protein source. Perceptions of . Overall Perceptions. 12%.

June 2022. The Consumer Tracker, a continuous online survey conducted by National Cattlemen’s Association, a contractor of the Checkoff, shows the state of the consumer throughout 2021. Consumer diets remain steady over time. Over two-thirds of consumers are non-restrictive eaters, or non-vegetarian, and almost a fifth are semi …

Abstract. Informed by quality theory, this systematic literature review seeks to determine the relative importance of from a consumer perspective, considering search, experience and credence quality attributes. While little change is anticipated in consumer ranking of search and experience attributes in the future …

Call 1-800-234-3368. The has turned supermarket into an unnatural, industrial product. The good news is there are better and safer options. Learn how to avoid hormones …

confident of 2030 target Mark Davie is confident about the ‘s record so far. “We will meet the target because of the carbon sinks we’ve got, the vast production system …

Key that concern cattle producers. Here’s an update on some of the federal ICA is currently working on: 1. Trade and market access. Cattle producers support open markets and science-based trade. exports account for around $300 per head for U.S. producers. NAFTA renegotiation is a top priority.

After a decade in limbo, farmers are back in business. Cattle farmer Msinanga produces supplemental feed for his cattle in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s famed , which collapsed in the …

Per capita consumption is expected to grow slightly to 58.6 pounds per person in 2021, up from 58.5 pounds in 2020, although per capita red meat and poultry consumption is expected to decrease to 218.7 pounds per person from 221.7 pounds per person in 2020. “Over the last 20 years, market share increased from 40 to 48 percent, up 2 …