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Cargill expands in Northeast with purchase of two meat plants

Cargill expands in Northeast with purchase of two meat plants

As U.S. consumer demand for convenient and affordable protein options continues to grow, Cargill has announced that the company has
Cattle Australia elects Garry Edwards as new chair

Cattle Australia elects Garry Edwards as new chair

GRASSFED cattle producer representative peak council Cattle Australia has a new chairman, following elections today. Garry Edwards takes over as
WA farmer shares re-export plan for sheep and cattle shipment

WA farmer shares re-export plan for sheep and cattle shipment

The MV Bahijah in Fremantle in 2018 (Bahnfrend – CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED) AN Israel exporter denied approval for a
Processor labour challenges easing, but what happens as beef production grows?

Processor labour challenges easing, but what happens as beef production

ENCOURAGING signs are emerging that the worst of the red meat processing labour challenges experienced last year may have passed
Supermarkets cop criticism and praise in early senate inquiry submissions

Supermarkets cop criticism and praise in early senate inquiry submissions

SUBMISSIONS have opened for the latest senate inquiry into supermarket prices, with Australia’s two biggest operators receiving a mix of
Beef Connections member’s journey towards Beef 2024: Embracing change and seizing opportunities

Beef Connections member’s journey towards Beef 2024: Embracing change and

THE Graeme Acton Beef Connections mentoring project being held in the lead-up to Beef 2024 in Rockhampton in May is
Veterinarians visit Capitol Hill to urge support for rural veterinary shortage

Veterinarians visit Capitol Hill to urge support for rural veterinary

Over 140 veterinary professionals met this week with senators, representatives, and their staffs to discuss the importance of legislation that
Colorado Premium opens new sous vide processing plant

Colorado Premium opens new sous vide processing plant

Colorado Premium, one of the country’s premier protein processors serving retailers, restaurant chains, and meal delivery services, announced this week
Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the
Trace minerals and improved animal health performance

Trace minerals and improved animal health performance

Dr. Alex Thompson of Zinpro fills us in on the importance of trace minerals to beef cattle production. Click to
Financial sentiment still weighing heavy on protein purchases

Financial sentiment still weighing heavy on protein purchases

U.S. consumers were willing to pay more at food service for ribeye steak, ground beef, pork chops, bacon and chicken
U.S. cattle inventory reaches 73 year low

U.S. cattle inventory reaches 73 year low

Not many ranchers active today will remember the last time the U.S. cattle industry was this small.  On January 1,