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Study sheds light on Salmonella survival in food processing

Study sheds light on Salmonella survival in food processing

Ongoing research will explore microbial ecology within meat processing environments, interactions within pathogen-environmental biofilms.

Blizzard conditions close U.S. meat plants

Blizzard conditions close U.S. meat plants

Weather in Kansas causes slump in U.S. beef output.

Nebraska awarding additional grants for meat processor assistance

Nebraska awarding additional grants for meat processor assistance

Additional funds of approximately $5.1 million to be granted for improving, expanding meat processing in state.

Farm Progress America, January 10, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 10, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at another lawsuit targeting the big meat packers in the United States.

Oklahoma State investigating impact of high growth, carcass traits

Oklahoma State investigating impact of high growth, carcass traits

Growth performance traits associated with reduced robustness or resiliency.

Mexico extends duty exemptions for imported pork, beef, poultry

Mexico extends duty exemptions for imported pork, beef, poultry

Leading destination for U.S. pork exports, with U.S. and Canadian pork having duty-free access to Mexico through NAFTA and USMCA.

Cow-calf producers: Are you on offense or defense in 2024?

Cow-calf producers: Are you on offense or defense in 2024?

The question is when and how fast will herds rebuilds in 2024?

Farm Progress America, January 9, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 9, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the possibility of driverless semi-trucks becoming a staple on highways in 2024.

Beef margins are flipping

Beef margins are flipping

Placements of cattle into feed yards in November, down 2% from 2022, were the smallest November placements since 2016.

NDSU Extension, SDSU Extension hosting alternative beef cow systems symposium

NDSU Extension, SDSU Extension hosting alternative beef cow systems symposium

Event will provide the most up-to-date research and information about alternative production practices.