Prop 12

NPPC President Not Willing to “Bet the Farm” on Prop 12

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Livestock, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Now that California’s Prop 12 is in effect, hog producers around the nation are having to decide if they’re going to change their operations to comply. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Scott Hays says it’s an individual choice, and one his family farm turned down. “If you think about it from a producer perspective, most of the cost is …

october

Good July for Pork Exports but Slow for Beef

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports took a step back in July, posting the lowest volume since January. Starting with the good news, pork exports in July were up 5% year-over-year, while the export value …

october

July Pork Exports Above Year-Ago Levels, Slow Month for Beef Exports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

According to numbers released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels. On the other hand, beef exports took a step back in July, posting the lowest volume since January, but export value per head of fed slaughter again exceeded $400. July pork exports totaled 219,014 …

usda

USDA Network Protects Livestock

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, This Land of Ours, USDA-APHIS

How the agriculture department works to keep animals healthy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), says that’s the key role the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). “That’s a network of …

october

Excellent First Half for U.S. Pork Exports; Beef Exports below Record Pace

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, Sheep-Goats, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

According to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half of 2023 with another strong performance in June. As for beef exports, while well below the record pace established in 2022, June exports topped $900 million in value, pushing first-half export value to …

october

U.S. Suppliers Meet with Latin American Red Meat Buyers

Dan Beef, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, Sheep-Goats, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Red meat buyers from Central and South America and the Caribbean recently met with U.S. suppliers in Cartagena, Colombia, during the 11th edition of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase. With 70 U.S. exporting companies exhibiting at the showcase, 220 importers had the opportunity to meet U.S. suppliers and arrange purchases of a wide range of U.S. red …

Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Closing 35 Missouri Hog Farms

Dan Economy, Pork

We told you earlier this week that Tyson Foods had announced the planned closure of four of their chicken processing facilities in the U.S. Now, Smithfield Foods has announced they will close 35 hog farm operations in Missouri. According to a state-required workforce adjustment notification, 92 employees would be affected by the closures slated for this month. Murphy Brown LLC, …

pork producers

Large Pork Producers Don’t Favor Overturning Prop 12

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Regulation

Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would overturn California’s Prop 12. Reuters says some of the country’s biggest pork producers who’ve already spent money to comply with the California requirements don’t favor throwing out Prop 12. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would curb states’ ability to regulate agricultural products sold within their borders. The bill was introduced …