Two beef processing facilities are incorporating artificial intelligence to increase harvest yields. Leon Fletcher with Cargill says with the U.S. cattle supply at its lowest level in years, improving yield matters. “Day in, day out with a short supply, we know that every ounce of beef for Cargill equates to almost 350,000 meals a year,” he…… Continue Reading

The state veterinarian in Missouri says there’s an action plan being developed to help control New World screwworm if it’s confirmed in the United States. Steve Strubberg says animal health industry experts are learning how to identify the larvae, how to keep them contained and eradicate the pest. “Other big plans or just planning on…… Continue Reading

An ag economist at Ohio State University says he doesn’t expect China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans before the end of the year.  Ian Sheldon says there isn’t much incentive to make additional purchases, since China already has its necessary supplies.  “I think a lot of this is going to be driven by…… Continue Reading