…that may be in transit to be sent back to Canada. China, the world’s biggest pork consumer, is one of Canada’s biggest pork markets, importing 314,000 metric tons of pork…
Must Have Tool for BBQ Food Safety
…For whole cuts of beef, pork and other red meats, 145 degrees, poultry cuts 165, and again… The color is not a reliable indicator of doneness. So she says to…
Use a Food Thermometer to be Food Safe this Summer
…and other ground meats should reach 160°F. All poultry should reach a minimum temperature of 165°F. Whole cuts of pork, lamb, veal, and of beef should be cooked to 145°F…
NPPC White Paper Details Benefits Of NAFTA
…Business Dialogue later today. “Pork producers will support updating and improving NAFTA but only if duties on U.S. pork remain at zero and pork exports are not disrupted.” The NPPC…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
Following notification by the Trump administration to Congress that it intends to modernize the trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico, the National Pork Producers Council urged the…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…percent this month. Meanwhile, consumers say their willingness-to-pay for chicken breast increased 1.2 percent, and 2.45 percent for pork chops, compared to levels indicated in April. Consumers noted a decrease…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…research to better understand the composition of oat seeds. Michigan State University will study social interactions and their genetic basis in pigs to enhance well-being and increase pork production efficiency…
WASDE Report Shows Increase in Livestock and Poultry Production
…early 2018 are forecast higher; these cattle will be slaughtered during 2018, thus supporting higher beef production. Carcass weights are expected to be higher. Pork production is forecast higher on…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…access for beef, pork and poultry products. “The KORUS agreement solidified the longstanding relationship between U.S. farmers and agribusinesses and Korean buyers and end-users of grain,” said Haksoo Kim, USGC…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
U.S. pork and beef exports capped a strong first quarter with excellent March results that included a new record volume for pork, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled…
Rabobank Finds Pork Export Market Projections Favorable
…is keeping a close eye on what’s going on with Chinese pork imports, both now and in the months ahead. Rabobank analysts report that “steady, regulatory-driven relocation of pork production…
NFU Calls on FTC to Oppose ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…exports to China rose 50 percent and accounted for 97 percent of all U.S. pork exports to China. “The ChemChina-Syngenta merger creates trade barriers and uncertainty in international markets. And…
Red Meat Demand Remaining Strong
…21 million pounds, the biggest drop in those supplies in 20 years. Overall, frozen pork supplies were down 10 percent compared to March of 2016. Pork Belly stocks were actually…
USDA to Study Antibiotics Use in Pork operations
The Department of Agriculture will begin a four-month study in May on how antimicrobials are used in U.S. swine operations. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the agency’s National Animal Health…