WSPA Put Humanely Labelled Food to the Test
US - To help consumers find and make more humane food choices at the supermarket, the World Society for the Protection of Animals has released a survey ranking 23 U.S. grocery store chains by the availability of humanely labeled food on their shelves....

Fed Cattle Supply Fundamentals Supportive
US - U.S. feedlots moved a lot of cattle through the system in April and May setting up tighter fed cattle supply fundamentals for the second half of the year.

NFU Seek Assistance for Independent Producers
WASHINGTON, US - The National Farmers Union Board of Directors, meeting in St. Louis last week called on Congress to take action to assist independent livestock producers struggling with higher production prices. The board also called for relief for the...

President Urged to Suspend Ethanol Import Tariff
US - The American Meat Institute, joined by more than 30 other organizations concerned about skyrocketing corn prices, sent a letter today urging President Bush to exercise his emergency authority and immediately suspend the duties and quotas on imported...

CME: Choice Beef Prices Move Higher
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 2^nd July, 2008.

Carbon Hoofprint and the Impact of RbST
US - Cows that receive recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) make more milk, all the while easing natural resource pressure and substantially reducing environmental impact, according to a Cornell University study.

IDFA Challenges Controversial Artificial Hormone Rule
OHIO, US – This week the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) filed a lawsuit against the State of Ohio challenging its new regulations regarding the labeling of dairy products from cows that have not been treated with artificial growth hormones....

World Unites Against Live Export Cruelty
AUSTRALIA - A worldwide protest against the Australian Government’s support of cruel live exports has battered their international international reputation for good animal welfare, says an animal welfare group.

New Hide Washer Saves Money and Lives
US - Leafy vegetables aren’t the only foods to benefit from ARS food safety research. U.S. beef has also made great strides - thanks in large part to studies conducted by scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC)...

Cost Analysis: SDSU Release Beef Cow Budget
US - An updated resource from South Dakota State University can help producers manage feed costs that account for roughly half of the yearly costs associated with the cow herd.

Smithfield Selling 5 Per Cent of Shares
US - Smithfield Foods Inc. on Monday announced it has entered into an agreement with COFCO Limited, China's largest national agricultural trading and processing company, for the sale of 7,000,000 shares, or 4.95 percent of Smithfield's common stock. ...

Smithfield and Campofrio Agree to Merge
US - It was announced yesterday that Groupe Smithfield Holdings, S.L., has agreed to merge with Campofrio Alimentacion, S.A., the largest processed meats company in Spain.

CME: Corn and Soybean Acres
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 30^th June, 2008.

Weekly Outlook: Stocks and Acreage Exceed Expectations
US - The USDA’s June Grain Stocks and Acreage reports revealed larger numbers than generally expected. The estimates were initially quite negative for corn prices, but provided some support for soybean prices.

Additive for Health, Productivity and Environment
US - A new additive has been created which may have profound consequences on the dairy industry if its makers claims are to be proved correct.

Weekly US Cattle Outlook - Cattle on Feed Lower
US - Weekly Cattle Outlook, 27th June 2008 - Weekly review of the US cattle industry, written by Glenn Grimes and Ron Plain.

Korean Public Rally Against Mad Cows and Troops
US - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice insisted Saturday that American beef is safe to eat and urged South Koreans to accept their government's decision to lift a ban on the meat.

Spanish Red Meat Buying Group Visits NI
US - Nineteen senior buyers from 11 of Spain’s top red meat retailers and wholesalers will be visiting Northern Ireland next week to develop business with local suppliers. According to a Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) bulletin, the Spanish group,...