PSA: Poor Harvest Year May Have Altered Corn Quality
US - Last year produced a bumper corn crop, but wet conditions during part of the growing season and harvest may have impacted its overall nutritional value, according to the Poultry Science Association (PSA).

Smithfield Sees Profits Return
US - US meat and pig meat processing giant, Smithfield Foods has reported income for the third quarter of the 2010 financial year of $37.3 million, compared to a loss last year of $108.1 million.

Livestock Feeding for Managing Phosphorus
US - A soil scientist with the University of Manitoba says livestock feeding strategies and crop management practices are still the most cost-effective methods for managing phosphorus, reports Bruce Cochrane.

NCBA Commends Senators On Beef Trade Resolution
US - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds Senators Mike Johanns and Blanche Lincoln for their resolution calling on the Obama Administration to insist that Japan immediately grant increased market access for US beef.

EU Licence For Bluetongue Vaccine
EU - With effect from 15 January 2010, Fort Dodge Animal Health has been awarded an EU Licence and marketing authorisation for its range of Zulvac® vaccines against serotype 8 Bluetongue (BTV).

Brazil’s Beef Output To Grow
BRAZIL - National meat production must meet 44.5 per cent of world market share, export and consumption demand by 2020, says the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Supply.

Tight Supply Constrains Korean Trade
AUSTRALIA - Australia’s beef exporters reported steady demand from Korea this week, but limited cattle supply continues to constrain some suppliers from satisfying all customers.

LMC Report: Improved Beef Demand In January
UK - Over recent weeks the farmgate beef price has been under some pressure with some factories reporting reduced demand. While demand in February may well be weak (we will have to wait another few weeks for the figures) demand in January was much...

Weekly Australian Cattle Summary
AUSTRALIA - This report is a collection of weekly cattle price summaries from each Australian state by the Meat & Livestock Australia.

CME: Beef Exports Trend Higher in January
US - For all the talk of strong meat export growth in 2010, the export data released by USDA on Thursday showed a slow January start for pork and chicken, according to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Threat of Land Intensification and Abandonment
EU - Confirming the need for a strong Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a new EU Commission study reveals that a cut in EU farmers direct payments under the CAP would result in intensification of land use in some areas of the EU and cause vast areas...

Global Food Security Programme Launched
UK - A new global food security programme will be launched today (11 March) in London by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on behalf of the funding partners.

Pressure to Rebuild Productive Capacity
AUSTRALIA - The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on State Treasurer John Lenders to keep the need to rebuild the productive capacity of Victorian agriculture front of mind when deciding on Victoria’s 2009/10 State Budget.

Beef Board Appointments Announced
US - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced 36 appointments to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately.

Natural Byproducts Increase Beef Safety
US - The essential oils in orange peel and pulp kill E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella according to research presented at the 2010 Beef Industry Safety Summit.

In The Cattle Markets
US - A weekly review of the cattle market by John Michael Riley, Ph.D., Asst. Extension Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University, and John D. Anderson, Ph.D., Livestock Economist, American Farm Bureau Federati...

CME: US Beef Production Lower Than February
US - USDA released on Wednesday, 10 March, its latest grain and meat supply forecasts for 2010, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene Regulations
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation.

Beef And Sausages On The Menu
PORTUGAL - The English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX), the British Pig Executive (BPEX) and UK Trade and Investment held an exhibition, hosted by HM Ambassador Alexander Ellis at the Residence in Lisbon on Wednesday 3 March, to promote beef, lamb and...

Acquisitions Boost JBS Revenue
BRAZIL - Brazilian meat processing giant JBS made a net profit of R$127.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.