Krissa Welshans

2 months ago | beefmagazine.com | Krissa Welshans

Bruising, carcass contamination surface as key issues of focus for industry. Results from the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit showed that the cattle industry has made great progress on past key areas of focus, but it also shed light on issues that need addressing. “The audit is a snapshot of where we are in the industry; it gives us an idea of some things we need to be focusing on,” says Dr. Trey Patterson, chief executive officer of Padlock Ranch.

2 months ago | beefmagazine.com | Krissa Welshans

Cattle on Feed reveals lower feedlot inventory, placements and marketings. AndrewLinscott/iStock/ThinkstockUSDA’s newly released “Cattle on Feed” report showed an inventory of 11.6 million head on feed as of May 1, 2023, a 3% decline from May 1, 2022. This was mostly in line with pre-report analyst estimates. Placements in feedlots during April totaled 1.75 million head, 4% below 2022. Net placements were 1.70 million head.

2 months ago | beefmagazine.com | Krissa Welshans

According to Rabobank's latest quarterly beef report, global beef supplies will remain balanced over the next 12 months as increased production in Brazil and Australia offsets declines in the United States. With production expanding, both Brazil and Australia are relying on an increase in export volumes as domestic consumption remains static or in decline. Cattle prices in North America are pushing into new record territories, the result of declining production volumes and firm demand.

Dec 2, 2024 | feedstuffs.com | Krissa Welshans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting its first-ever Agribusiness Trade Mission (ATM) to Morocco from December 2-5, marking the largest such mission ever to Africa. The mission aims to strengthen trade ties, open new market opportunities, and expand existing partnerships between the United States, Morocco, and West Africa.

Nov 29, 2024 | feedstuffs.com | Krissa Welshans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed large commercial turkey operations in both South Dakota and North Dakota have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the first commercial cases in a long time for both states. Minnesota has reported its first commercial case since July, and Utah has also reported another large turkey operation with the virus, the second for the state in a couple weeks. Tennessee also announced Nov.