Beef, dairy prices boosted by strong Asian demand A new report forecasts continued high prices through 2014. Shane O'Halloran December 20, 2013 A new report forecasts continued high prices through 2014.Read More
US poultry groups support US-EU trade pact The US and EU will begin bilateral negotiation on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Shane O'Halloran February 18, 2013 The US and EU will begin bilateral negotiation on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.Read More
US Agriculture Secretary responds to Russian suspension of US meat imports Russian authorities object to the use of ractopamine in livestock. Shane O'Halloran February 15, 2013 Russian authorities object to the use of ractopamine in livestock.Read More
TECH FLASH Federal ethanol mandates mean higher grocery bills for consumers, inferior feed for meat producers High corn demand has commodity prices up and farmers using distiller’s dried grains as feed. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Higher prices have led to decreased spending on consumer goods and services, hindering economic recovery.Read More
Distilled spirits gain market share in 2012 Industry groups point to regulatory modernization. Shane O'Halloran February 7, 2013 Industry groups point to regulatory modernization.Read More
US trade agreement termination would cause ‘Tomato Cliff’ Some Florida tomato growers have asked the US to terminate an agreement with Mexico Shane O'Halloran January 25, 2013 A study found that the termination of a US trade agreement with Mexico would result in huge premiums or shortages on tomatoes in the US.Read More
Meat sector continues to grow Overall production rose despite decreases in the US and EU Shane O'Halloran January 11, 2013 Overall production rose despite decreases in the US and EU.Read More
Canada Canada’s food industry lagging in innovation Canadian manufacturers have lost ground in export markets Shane O'Halloran December 19, 2012 Canadian manufacturers have lost ground in export markets.Read More
Beef Industry Rabobank predicts record beef prices Production cuts, increased feed prices responsible December 13, 2012 Production cuts and increased feed prices are responsible.Read More