Beef

Ag sectors at mercy of economy

By Tim Hoskins, Iowa Farmer Today Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:52 AM CST LITTLE AMANA -- Overall, he says broiler production was down 4.3 percent, chick placement was down 4.7 percent, and egg set was down 5.3 percent....

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Tyson Plucks Along (TSN, GIS, K, PG)

the world's largest processor of chicken, beef and pork, announced fourth-quarter and fiscal year results that on par with what one would expect during this type of economic environment. IN PICTURES: 20 Tools For Building Up...

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Levy increase ‘vital to secure Scotland’s livestock sector’

Caroline Stocks and Nancy Nicholson Scotland's livestock industry will not move forward without proper funding and marketing from promotion body Quality Meat Scotland , a leading industry body has warned. The National Beef...

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Tyson Foods reports 4Q loss on charge in beef business, but overall sales edge up

MILWAUKEE - Tyson Foods Inc. said Monday a hefty impairment charge in its beef business left it with a loss for the fourth quarter, but said its sales rose and its chicken business was profitable for the second straight...

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Tyson Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

4th quarter 2009 EPS was ($1.22), which included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge in our Beef segment of $560 million, or $1.50 per share. * 4th quarter 2009 EPS excluding the goodwill impairment charge was $0.28, as...

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Farmers market takes its sales online

By Loretto J. Hulse Tri-City Herald RICHLAND — Hens don't stop laying, bees producing honey or bakers baking when the Richland Farmers' Market closes for the season. Nor do the market's shoppers stop buying, eating and enjoying...

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Keenan launches efficient feed system

A weak pound may be favouring UK beef markets, but with feed and fuel costs continuing to sore, now is the time to be improving efficiencies on farm, according to Northumberland beef farmer Duff Burrell. Speaking at the launch...

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Canada's food producers tap into Asian appetites

Canada's food producers, from Nova Scotian lobster harvesters to Albertan beef farmers, are looking to the booming Asian markets to boost revenue and revive rural incomes. Representatives from Nova Scotia's lobster industry and...

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CME: Drop in Pork Prices Seen in October

US - According to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner, retail beef and pork prices remained well below year-ago levels in October while retail broiler prices fell below year-ago levels and retail turkey prices rose to 21 per cent...

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Beefing up

Boyce Sebenego's farm lies 250 kilometres from Botswana's capital city, Gaborone. Many farms in Botswana are run on a part-time, non-professional basis. Professional production A short drive away from the Sebenegos' farm lies a...

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