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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Strategically De-worm to Limit Parasite BurdenANALYSIS - As cattlemen look to turnout stock into spring pastures, Andrew Skidmore, DVM at Merck Animal Health urges farmers that 'strategic deworming' can avoid a build up of parasites through the growing season, writes Michael Priestley, TheCattleSite...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Mexico Facing Severe Drought Again in 2013ANALYSIS - With Mexico facing severe drought conditions again this year, the federal government has announced stringent conservation measures to preserve already tight water supplies, particularly in a large area just south of the border with the US....
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Cleanliness and Management Remain Key in Johne's BattleANALYSIS – Johne’s disease detection in cattle will soon no longer be hindered by false-positive results, but farmers are being urged that, while improved tests will be beneficial, environmental management remains key in reducing disease transmission...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
US Grain Futures Weaken Modestly in Wake of USDA's Supply and Demand ReportANALYSIS - Grain futures markets were under modest selling pressure in the wake of the latest US Department of Agriculture monthly supply and demand report issued late Wednesday morning, writes Jim Wyckoff, grain analyst. ...
Does Having Protected Geographical Status Boost Product Values?ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ethics, Antibiotics, Consumer Opinion Shaping Buying DecisionsANALYSIS - The ethics of meat production are issues that many consumers decide upon away from the supermarket, but as soon as they enter the store other driving factors take over, writes Chris Harris....
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Will Retailers be Responsible for New EU Meat and Food Labelling Laws?ANALYSIS - The complexities of food labelling regulations for European food producers and those exporting to the European Union are about to become a whole lot more intricate, writes Chris Harris....
Monday, March 25, 2013
Looming Threat of Water ScarcityANALYSIS - Last Friday - 22 March - was World Water Day. It is held each year as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources, writes Chris Harris....
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Importance of Sustainability Growing for Food IndustryANALYSIS - Sustainability is becoming a major item for the food industry around the world, as resources become more restricted and demand grows....
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
GM Crops: Is European Farming at Risk?ANALYSIS - The genetically modifed (GM) debate has been reignited with the launch of a new campaign, hoping to halt the authorisation of 25 new GM crops in Europe, writes Gemma Hyland....
Monday, March 18, 2013
Balancing More Food and Energy with Less PollutionANALYSIS - As the global population grows to an expected 9 billion people by 2050, the need to produce more food and energy with less pollution is becoming more and more critical....
Friday, March 15, 2013
VIV ASIA 2013: Opening CeremonyTHAILAND - VIV Asia 2013 and Aquatic Asia 2013 trade shows opened their doors yesterday, 13 March, with an opening ceremony attended by the agriculture ministers of the host country and the UK. 5m senior editor, Jackie Linden, reports from Bangkok. ...
Can Myths over Antimicrobial Resistance be Broken?ANALYSIS - Consumer perceptions of how livestock is reared for meat have been shaped by misconceptions and misunderstanding, writes Chris Harris....
Monday, March 11, 2013
UPDATED: USDA Proposes Rule to Amend Labeling Under COOL, Industry RepsondsANALYSIS — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed modification to the rules required for the labeling of muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program, writes Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior editor....
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Will Trade Liberalisation Meet Growing Food Demand?ANALYSIS - World agrifood prices are expected to be 11.5 per cent higher in 2050 compared to 2007 and this increase is driven by stronger global demand stemming from increasing incomes, population and resource constraints that are likely to affect productivity...
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
What Does the Sequester Mean for US Agriculture?ANALYSIS — President Obama continues to seek a compromise to the latest US Congressional budget battle that will end the sweeping, across-the-board government spending cuts now taking effect, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheCattleSite senior editor....
Monday, March 04, 2013
Why is UK Lagging Behind on On-farm Anaerobic Digestion?ANALYSIS - The use of on-farm renewable energy and anaerobic digestion is commonplace in Continental Europe, particularly in countries such as Germany and Denmark, but some countries such as the UK are lagging behind, writes Chris Harris....
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
USDA’s Chief Economist Expects Exports, Yields Up; Feed Prices DownANALYSIS - Despite the historic drought, USDA chief economist Joseph Glauber said at the 2013 USDA Outlook Conference that US agricultural exports will have another record-breaking year and the financial outlook for the ag sector remains solid. However,...
Friday, February 22, 2013
Merck Animal Health Talks Focus, Top-of-Mind Producer Topics ANALYSIS - Dr. Rick Sibbel, Merck Animal Health Director, addresses US and global areas of focus as well as top-of-mind topics that his team spoke to cattlemen about at the National Cattleman's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting held in Tampa, Florida, USA...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Renewables Offer Profitable DiversificationANALYSIS - Diversification into renewables can bring good investment returns for farmers providing a steady and predictable income, writes Chris Harris....
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Coping with a Volatile Feed Grain MarketANALYSIS - Three consecutive years of bad weather events around the world together with volatile markets that have been seen since 2007 have created uncertainty in the grain and protein meal market, writes Chris Harris....
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
American Agriculture Gets Super Bowl BoostANALYSIS - All of American agriculture has been a buzz about the third-most viewed TV commercial that aired during the 2013 Super Bowl football game - Dodge Ram's tribute to American agriculture depicting the 24-hour-a-day job that is farming, writes...
Monday, February 11, 2013
CattleFax: Liquidation Permeates All US Cattle SegmentsANALYSIS - US-based CattleFax analysts told attendees at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association conference that beef cow liquidation at the cow-calf level has permeated every segment of the US cattle and beef industry, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheCattleSite...
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
WTO Accession Could Hit Russian Dairy Production ANALYSIS - Russian dairy production is predicted to see a fall in production in 2014 and the domestic market could be hit further following the accession to the World Trade Organisation by an influx of cheap imports, writes Chris Harris....
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Can EU Afford CAP Reforms?ANALYSIS - The European Members of Parliament have on the surface given the go-ahead to a fairer, greener Common Agricultural Policy, writes Chris Harris....
Monday, January 28, 2013
Japan Agrees to Further Open Market to US Beef ANALYSIS – Japan and the United States have agreed on a new deal which should pave the way for expanded exports of US beef and beef products to Japan, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheCattleSite senior editor....
Friday, January 18, 2013
How Will Genetics Feed the World?ANALYSIS - As soon as the phrases "genetic improvement" and "new technology" are used in the same breath, the image that many laymen create is one of monsters and Frankenstein food, writes Chris Harris....
Monday, January 14, 2013
Will Governments Get to Grips with Antibiotic Use?ANALYSIS - The use of antibiotics on farm has been causing concern among consumers, farmers, politicians and lobby groups for some time and it is starting to become a major crusade for some to restrict their use, writes Chris Harris....
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