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U.S. pork demand strong, but trade disputes could hit exports

By Michael Hirtzer, Theopolis Waters February 13, 2018

American consumers are snapping up plentiful low-cost pork, but U.S. farmers are worried that trade spats with key export markets in China, Mexico and Canada could hurt a lucrative part of their pork business. The domestic demand outlook remains bright, thanks to the strong U.S. economy, upcoming spring grilling season and Easter holiday ham purchases.[...]

Hogs, News

Bacon fans stay loyal, but futures wobble

By P.J. Huffstutter, Theopolis Waters November 6, 2015

Standing at the meat counter at a Mariano’s grocery store in Chicago, a half-dozen customers bantered with the butchers about the recent World Health Organization report linking processed meat to colorectal cancer. “Give me two pounds of bacon,” said Roland Marks, 47, a software engineer, rolling his eyes. “I’ll take my chances.” It is too[...]

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Tyson takes lead with Zilmax ban, higher beef prices may follow

By Theopolis Waters August 15, 2013

When top U.S. meat packer Tyson Foods Inc. abruptly announced it would stop buying cattle fed with a widely used drug that can add more than 30 pounds to the average steer, the implications for markets were clear: less meat, higher prices. Tyson, which buys about one in four of all U.S. cattle for slaughter,[...]

Hogs, Livestock

Smithfield says it will meet China’s deadline on pork

By Theopolis Waters March 1, 2013

China wants third-party verification that imports are free of the additive that promotes lean muscle growth

Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s largest pork processor, said Feb. 21 it will be able to supply pork that is free of the feed additive ractopamine in time to meet a March 1 deadline by China. China, the world’s largest pork consumer and the third-largest market for U.S. pork with sales of over $800 million last[...]

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

California drought delays cattle herd building

By Theopolis Waters March 27, 2014

California’s recent rains brought only short-term relief to the state which is suffering its worst drought in a century, leaving cattle rancher Kevin Kester to stick to his strategy of salvaging as much of his operation as possible for his three children to have a future in the cattle business. “We have a plan to[...]

Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Analysts expect fewer pigs and higher prices next year 

By Theopolis Waters November 29, 2012

Pork stocks in U.S. warehouses in September soared to a record high for that month, a sign the rush to market hogs this summer due to high feed costs may mean fewer hogs and less pork next year. The bulk of the price gains could come in the second half of next year, analysts said. “We slaughtered[...]

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Analysts say bull run in U.S. cattle may continue

By K.t. Arasu, Theopolis Waters February 16, 2012

Texas rancher Jim Selman is on the verge of going out of the cattle business, a victim of one of the worst droughts since the dust bowl in the 1930s. The 300-cow herd on his 3,000-acre ranch in Gonzales county has dwindled to a mere seven animals, as the verdant pastures turned into dried-up brush[...]

Hogs, Livestock, News

U.S. pork stocks balloon as prices curb appetites 

By Theopolis Waters March 29, 2012

Reuters / High meat and gasoline prices have curbed consumers’ appetite for pork, which caused the meat to pile up in warehouses last month, analysts said March 22.  That February pork supply was up seven per cent from the previous month, and up nine per cent from a year ago, the data showed.  “This confirms[...]

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

U.S. cattle herd at  61-year low

By Theopolis Waters February 13, 2013

Reuters / The U.S. cattle herd shrunk for a sixth straight year in 2012 due to high feed costs tied to drought and that should mean consumers will continue paying record-high prices for beef.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture Feb. 1 said the U.S. cattle herd as of January 1 was 89.30 million head, down[...]

Beef cattle, Cereals, Livestock, News

Still-potent U.S. drought robs cattle ranchers of wheat pasture

By Theopolis Waters January 29, 2013

Oklahoma rancher Kent Donica has given up. The drought that has ravaged pastures on his ranch and throughout the region has won. Since last September, Donica has sold nearly all of his 800 cattle because there is no pasture to feed them and he now works as a ranch hand nearby to make ends meet until[...]

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Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

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U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

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U.S. pork demand strong, but trade disputes could hit exports

Bacon fans stay loyal, but futures wobble

Tyson takes lead with Zilmax ban, higher beef prices may follow

Smithfield says it will meet China’s deadline on pork

California drought delays cattle herd building

Analysts expect fewer pigs and higher prices next year

Analysts say bull run in U.S. cattle may continue

U.S. pork stocks balloon as prices curb appetites

U.S. cattle herd at  61-year low

Still-potent U.S. drought robs cattle ranchers of wheat pasture

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