Published: May 26, 2012

Terry Branstad announced that $21,000 in federal grants will be used to help former employees of Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) find new jobs after the plant closes on May 25.

Published: May 26, 2012

An anhydrous ammonia leak at the Tyson Fresh Meats pork plant in Madison, Neb., caused at least 40 workers to be taken to local hospitals, according to news reports.

Published: May 26, 2012

U.S. wheat futures jumped Friday as weather forecasts rekindled concerns about dryness in key production regions, including the former Soviet Union and the Great Plains.

Published: May 26, 2012

Thad Killebrew, a Lexington, Mississippi farmer is planting soybeans as a double-crop for only the second time in his career. This year, Killibrew will raise his total soybean acres by 50% vs. a year ago. Why?

Published: May 26, 2012

The UK Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting researchers to conduct out a comprehensive review of current practices in the management of Listeria monocytogenes during cooked sliced meat production.

Published: May 26, 2012

Albemarle has launched CellVex, a new antimicrobial product for use in meat processing.

Published: May 26, 2012

A new processing technology will create jobs and help soybean producers get their products into new global markets with the support of the Harper Government.

Published: May 26, 2012

Dairy farmers will be able to reduce their costs and environmental impact with a new investment from the Harper Government.

Published: May 25, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

Total 2012 second quarter net earnings were up 17% year-on-year, reaching $127.9 million. Most of this growth came from the company’s Jennie-O Turkey Store, which saw operating profit grow by 50% as a result of added-value sales.

Published: May 25, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Arla Food’s proposed merger with UK-based dairy cooperative Milk Link could signal the demise of Dairy Crest, a food sector mergers and acquisitions expert has claimed.

Published: May 25, 2012 By: Freddie Dawson

Britain’s meat processors will be at a distinct commercial disadvantage compared with some of their EU counterparts when new rules governing changes to the labelling of disinewed meat (DSM) products come into effect this month.

Published: May 25, 2012

Dairy Crest has reported results for the year ended March 31 much in line with City analysts’ expectations, with an adjusted profit before tax of £87.4M on revenues up 2% at £1,632M.

Published: May 25, 2012

Butter, turkey, fruit, vegetable and red meat stocks on April 30, 2012, were higher than year-earlier levels, but chicken and cheese stocks were lower, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its latest Cold Storage report.

Published: May 25, 2012

The Maritime Union has welcomed the Government’s announcement that foreign charter fishing vessels working in New Zealand waters will have to be reflagged under the New Zealand flag.

Published: May 25, 2012

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) adopted new general guidelines for animal welfare in livestock production and wording on the welfare of cattle bred for meat.

Published: May 25, 2012

US pork producers should moderate their expectations about exports to China, because it increasing its own production and has plenty of pork supplies on hand, according to Bloomberg.

Published: May 25, 2012

A fire that broke out May 22 at the AVCO Meat Company caused heavy damage, but no one was hurt, according to local news reports.

Published: May 25, 2012

In spite of an array of challenges around the globe, the outlook for U.S. meat exports remains strong, according to the leaders of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, which is holding its board meeting in New Orleans this week.

Published: May 25, 2012

The American investment in Brazilian agriculture continues with the announcement Thursday that the large U.S. farmer-owned cooperative CHS Inc. has bought 25% ownership in a Brazilian ag logistics company.

Published: May 25, 2012

Strong overnight markets have the the start of the CME Group soybean, wheat and corn day-trading session looking higher Thursday. Despite a higher open, weaker-than-expected weekly corn export sales released at 7:30am could pull corn lower.