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Tyson Profits in 3Q

Published August 8, 2018

Tyson Foods is reporting third quarter profits of $541 million, an increase of 21 percent from one year ago. Net sales were two percent higher at $10.05 billion. Tyson says sales volumes were higher in its beef and prepared food…

Cold Storage Report Confirms Record Meat Supplies

Published July 24, 2018

There is a record amount of meat in cold storage. USDA reports as of June 30, there’s eight percent more beef supplies in cold storage than one year ago at 448.6 million pounds. Total red meat supplies in freezers are…

Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs

Published July 2, 2018

The Canadian government has officially responded to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. The retaliatory tariffs target a variety of U.S. products, including U.S. beef. The tariffs on U.S. beef total $170 million. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released…

Ross Heading to China for More Trade Talks

Published May 28, 2018

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is preparing for a trip to China to continue trade negotiations. The Financial Review is reporting the U.S. will seek long-term, enforceable product-by-product contracts with China. Those import contracts would make it less likely that…

R-CALF Discourages “Skinny” NAFTA Deal

Published May 25, 2018

With talks of a “skinny” North American Free Trade Agreement, R-CALF USA is urging the Trump Administration to stay at the negotiating table. In a statement, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said if deficiencies with Canada and Mexico cannot be corrected,…

U.S. Beef Industry Seeks Positive Relationship with China

Published May 23, 2018

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says China is a relatively new market for U.S. beef. “We’re hopeful this dialogue that’s been established will have net positives for both sides. At the end…

U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

Published May 7, 2018

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…

End of 2018 Calving Season In Sight

Published April 29, 2018

For many cattle producers, the end of the calving season is in sight. Badger, Minnesota farmer and rancher Shayne Isane is just over two-thirds done. "We've got a couple hundred on the ground. Thankfully, the nice weather has allowed us…

Becoming Better Beef Advocates

Published April 29, 2018

The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and Minnesota Beef Council are helping producers become better beef advocates through their 'Top of the Class' program. Barnesville, Minnesota cattleman Jake Thompson is taking part in the program. "So far, we've done media training…

Brazil Meat Packer Purchases a Stake of National Beef

Published April 10, 2018

Brazil meat packer Marfrig Global Foods will purchase a stake of the U.S.-based National Beef Packing Company. The $969 million agreement will hand over 51 percent of the company to Marfrig and would create the world's second-largest beef processor. National…

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Tyson Profits in 3Q

Cold Storage Report Confirms Record Meat Supplies

Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs

Ross Heading to China for More Trade Talks

R-CALF Discourages “Skinny” NAFTA Deal

U.S. Beef Industry Seeks Positive Relationship with China

U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

End of 2018 Calving Season In Sight

Becoming Better Beef Advocates

Brazil Meat Packer Purchases a Stake of National Beef

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