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USDA to Reinspect Tyson Beef Plant in Canada
The plant's exports to the U.S. were halted last Friday because of food safety concerns. It is one of Canada's largest beef processors capable of slaughtering 1 million head of cattle per year

 

Alcide Corporation Announces SANOVA Approved for Use on Red Meat Carcasses
SANOVA is an antimicrobial intervention used to reduce the risk of food contamination by microorganisms such as E. coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella.

 

UPDATE 1-Mexico farmers end blockade of roads to capital
MEXICO CITY, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Mexican farmers lifted a two-day blockade of major highways into Mexico City late on Thursday when the government agreed to discuss growers' demands for emergency funds after a drought killed their crops.

 

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Higher US Beef Prices Seen as Production Declines
This week's swift rise in U.S. beef prices is likely temporary and will not reach supermarkets, but there are signs that consumers will pay more for steaks and hamburgers next year, industry analysts said.

 

Beef Export Improvement Aids Price Outlook
Kansas State economist Rodney Jones says improvement in beef exports is lending further support to the cattle complex. He says current projections suggest that breakevens will remain in the very high $60s per cwt. through the end of the year.

 

Survey shows 'Other White Meat' campaign means quality to consumers
The "Pork. The Other White Meat" campaign changed the way consumers think about pork, and now a new pork checkoff-funded study shows that 93 percent of consumers perceive pork products featuring the slogan as "high quality," according to a news release from the National Pork Board.