King said this is not the first time Tyson Foods has seen weak macro-fundamentals, and the company’s strategy will allow for successful and continued growth in the years to come.

The results of the FMMO Forum were used in the separate policy development processes of both NMPF and AFBF. In their petition, NMPF outlined four policy recommendations outside of make allowance updates, all of which are supported in principle by AFBF’s member-driven policy.

Stockmanship becomes a priority, because your animals will tell you when they’re content, and they will tell you when something is insufficient

Droughts have had a regional impact, and climate projections show consistent trends of increased drought frequency and intensity across the region, which calls for regional collaboration and solutions. On the other hand, livestock is also a significant emitter of greenhouse gases in this region due to large number of ruminants.

The only way to know what’s truly in the pasture is to get out and walk around. When you drive past and see a sea of green, it can be deceiving. You are not accurately perceiving the type or amount of forage available

Roadshow promotions include product sampling and will take place this spring at 21 outlets of Traders Wholesale Club, 12 outlets of Lotte Mart and Lotte Mart Maxx, and 24 outlets of Homeplus.

In Manitoba, the biggest rally was $8.88 per cwt in the 901+ category for an average price of $231.38 per cwt, while the biggest drop was in the 701 to 800-pound feeder steers which dropped $6.21 per cwt for an average price of $284.29 per cwt.

As concerns about animal diseases and biosecurity continue to rise, it’s becoming increasingly important for farmers to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of diseases on their farms.

The death of a pig farmer in Beauce, Que., has pushed health groups in the region to raise awareness about mental health among workers in the pork industry.

Tyson hiked meat prices last year to offset inflation, but average sales prices for its beef and pork fell 5.4% and 10.3%, respectively, in the quarter ending April 1. Reduced demand for beef is making it difficult for Tyson to pass on higher costs to consumers, the company said.