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U.S. produces highest-quality beef

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

By Steve Kay April 28, 2022

It has taken several decades to reach this point but the U.S. beef industry is now producing the highest-quality beef in its history. This comes from improved genetics in the beef cow herd, innovations and advances in all aspects of cattle feeding, encouragement of packer premiums through grid pricing and growing consumer demand for higher-quality […] Read more

General, Reuters

U.S. extends COVID vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders

U.S. agribusinesses still seeking exemptions for cross-border truckers

By David Shepardson, GFM Network News April 22, 2022

Washington | Reuters — The United States government said Thursday it’s extending a requirement that non-U.S. citizens crossing land or ferry terminals at the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders must be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The requirements were first adopted in November as part of reopening the United States to land crossings by foreign tourists after […] Read more

File photo of wheat being loaded onto a bulk vessel at port in Russia. (YGrek/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. says sanctions on Russia don’t affect humanitarian aid, ag exports

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 19, 2022

Washington | Reuters — The United States on Tuesday took steps to make clear that U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine do not stand in the way of humanitarian assistance and agricultural and medical exports, among other support. The U.S. Treasury Department in a fact sheet outlined that Americans can engage […] Read more

File photo of a pea crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Larger U.S. pea, lentil areas expected

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News April 13, 2022

MarketsFarm — Farmers in the United States will grow more lentils and peas in 2022, although chickpea area may be down, according to early estimates ahead of spring seeding. Total pea area in the country is forecast at 1.088 million acres, which would be up 11 per cent from 2021, according to the U.S. Department […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

U.S. congressmen seek revival of mandatory COOL on beef

Bipartisan bill calls for WTO-compliant take on label law

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News April 2, 2022

A bill that would order U.S. officials to come up with a way to bring back mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on beef has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Lance Gooden, a Republican from Texas, and Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, on Wednesday introduced H.R. 7291, proposing to restore the […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Soybeans to gain, corn to lose U.S. acres, USDA report predicts

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 31, 2022

MarketsFarm — More soybean acres are projected to be seeded in the United States this year, while fewer corn acres will be planted according to a report that has surprised analysts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its survey-based Prospective Plantings report on Thursday and the projected acreage numbers for two of the country’s […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

JBS says U.S. domestic and international businesses to remain strong

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 22, 2022

Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazilian meatpacker JBS, which operates multiple food processing facilities in the U.S. and one of Canada’s largest beef packing plants, said its North American operations will continue to drive performance. Speaking at a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter results, management said JBS will benefit from strong U.S. domestic demand for […] Read more

CF’s facility at Medicine Hat, Alta. is billed as the largest nitrogen manufacturing complex in Canada. (CFIndustries.com)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

CF Industries boosts U.S. fertilizer shipments as Russian exports cut

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News March 16, 2022

Chicago | Reuters — CF Industries is increasing fertilizer shipments to both U.S. coasts from the world’s largest nitrogen complex in Louisiana to help offset a decline in exports from Russia after it invaded Ukraine, CEO Tony Will said. Global fertilizer supplies have tightened and prices have increased from already high levels as sanctions bite […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

With fertilizer costs high and seed scarce, U.S. farmers turn to soy

'These prices are just crazy'

By Julie Ingwersen, Mark Weinraub, GFM Network News February 23, 2022

Chicago | Reuters — North Dakota farmer Jennifer Meyer typically devotes at least 20 per cent of her 2,500-acre farm to corn, which provides a convenient feed for the cattle she raises with her husband. But this year she is looking to find another crop for those 500 acres near Wilton as she has been […] Read more

A man and a child ride away from a protest site at Windsor, Ont. on Feb. 12, 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio)

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Windsor-Detroit trade corridor reopens after police clear protesters

Prairie premiers oppose use of Emergencies Act

By Chris Helgren, David Morgan, Kayla Tarnowski, GFM Network News February 14, 2022

Windsor/Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — North America’s busiest trade link reopened for traffic late Sunday evening, ending a six-day blockade, the Canada Border Services Agency said, after Canadian police cleared the protesters fighting to end COVID-19 restrictions. Canadian police made several arrests on Sunday and cleared protesters and vehicles that occupied the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, […] Read more

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

U.S. grains: Soy futures top one-week high, US crop outlook limits gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

Daily Network News

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

U.S. grains: Soy futures top one-week high, US crop outlook limits gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

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U.S. produces highest-quality beef

U.S. extends COVID vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders

U.S. says sanctions on Russia don’t affect humanitarian aid, ag exports

Pulse weekly outlook: Larger U.S. pea, lentil areas expected

U.S. congressmen seek revival of mandatory COOL on beef

Soybeans to gain, corn to lose U.S. acres, USDA report predicts

JBS says U.S. domestic and international businesses to remain strong

CF Industries boosts U.S. fertilizer shipments as Russian exports cut

With fertilizer costs high and seed scarce, U.S. farmers turn to soy

Windsor-Detroit trade corridor reopens after police clear protesters

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