Amid a deep recession and political uncertainty, confidence in Brazil’s agribusiness sector is bouncing back thanks to stronger local commodity prices and healthy margins. DTN reports the IC Agro agribusiness…
Zika Virus Battle
…California Department of Public Health. To date, the Zika virus hasn’t been found in the California mosquitoes, however with thousands of Americans traveling to Brazil for the 2016 Olympics, plus…
Grains Council Promoting U.S. Sorghum in Peru for Export
…up with another visit this week. As the fifth largest importer of U.S. corn, USGC says Peru’s growing meat, milk and egg production make it an ideal location for new…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…Global Meat News says Cargill was “making good on its promise” to reduce antibiotic use across its protein lines by stopping use of the antibiotic. The antibiotic is also used…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. GMO corn imports as the country’s livestock, and poultry producers struggle with tight supplies and rising domestic prices. Pro Farmer’s First…
CA Free of TB Testing for Cattle Movement
…a serious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium, a group of bacteria that usually affects the respiratory system. Bovine tuberculosis does not threaten the quality and safety of milk and meat…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
U.S. red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note as June export values for both pork and beef were the highest of the year. The…
Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread
…period but there’s potential of having that remain in the field for 2017.” Miyao says the problem isn’t too widespread at the moment, but growers should keep an eye out…
CME ‘Enhancing’ Live Cattle Markets
…just 20 percent of cattle sales negotiated in cash markets across the U.S., CME Group will delay listing any additional contract months beyond October 2017 to evaluate ways to improve…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…vegetable oils, more than offsetting firmer dairy, meat and sugar prices. Average prices for cereal grains fell 2.8 percent for the month, and vegetable oil prices were down the same….
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…selected by the dairy producer, ranging from $4 to $8, for a specified consecutive two-month period. Vilsack also urged dairy producers to evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the enrollment period is currently scheduled to end Sept. 30, 2016. By supporting a strong farm safety net, expanding credit options and growing…
Russia and Japan Meet to Talk Exports
Russia Wants to Export Poultry and Beef Exports to Japan Russia is exploring ways to export more poultry and beef products to Japan. Meatingplace reports that officials from Russia and…
Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement
…impacted by the announcement as there’s no more country of origin labeling that shows where imported meat has come from. Trade between Brazil and the U.S. is expected to resume…