Pig/Poultry
Increased US pigmeat production anticipated
The latest USDA red meat outlook points to increased pork production in the first quarter of this year, in line...
US
Dairy
US milk production up 1.7% in February
Latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that February milk production in the US up 1.7%. Milk...
World News
Leroy the calf saved by a dip in the hot tub
A US farmer has saved the life of one of his calves after he missed one of his cows give...
World News
Llamas on the loose cause havoc with traffic
Two llamas went on the run in the US on Thursday and the ensuing chase went viral with TV stations...
World News
80% risk of 'mega drought' happening in the US study finds
There is an 80% possibility of a ‘mega drought’ event in the south-west and Central Plains of America within the next...
Beef
US cattle herd shows first upturn in eight years
The US cattle herd has showed the first upturn since 2007 according to EBLEX who have analysed latest figures from the US...
Beef
Meat industry not getting enough credit for delivering higher prices – ABP boss
The meat industry has not received enough credit for delivering higher prices to farmers in recent years, according to ABP’s...
Agri-Business
US dairy industry raises concerns over regional food names in TTIP negotiations
Geographical indicators and common food name issues have been flagged by the US dairy sector as ‘issues’ during a Trans-Atlantic Trade...
Agri-Business
Coca-Cola milk set to shake up the US dairy category
Coca-Cola’s venture in liquid milk, with its Fairlife brand, has started with its launch in the US. Last year the...
Beef
US officials to visit Scottish beef plants
Scotland could be the next EU country to gain access to the US beef market following Ireland’s lead last month....
Beef
Falling cattle herd sees US beef exports slide 6%
Following a robust performance in the first half year in spite of lower production, US beef exports were back 6% on...
EU
'EU-US trade deal could secure 2 million jobs'
Securing the potential 2 million jobs that a successful EU-US trade deal (TTIP) could create in Europe is a goal...
Beef
The influence of cattle breeds in the US beef system
Michael Cox has been studying in Iowa for the past four months where he watched the Irish beef crisis unfold....
Machinery
World's biggest tractor built to pull 80ft cultivator
The world’s largest tractor ‘Big Bud’ currently lives in a museum in Iowa, but it was originally custom built for...
Beef
My US farmer classmate described his 'small' farm as having 50 cows and 4,500 acres
Farm sizes in the US vary hugely, writes Michael Cox, whose farmer classmate recently told him of his ‘small’ farm...
Machinery
Augusta produces 1 millionth John Deere tractor
A John Deere 5100M tractor recently marked a significant production milestone as the 1 millionth tractor produced at the company’s...
Dairy
Coca-cola to launch 'premium milk' in the US
Coca-Cola is entering the world’s liquid milk market with news that it will launch a ‘premium milk’ product in the...
Agri-Business
US agri co-ops are booming
United States’ Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the country’s farmer, rancher and fishery co-operatives set a new sales record...
