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2020 Production of Most Animal Proteins Forecast To Increase
Production for most animal proteins is expected to increase in 2020, compared to production levels of 2019. Among the factors driving higher production are producer responses to forecasts of continued- positive U.S. economic conditions, including improved producer returns. Beef production is expected to increase next year by almost 1 percent. The anticipated U.S. pork production increase of about...
Activists urge U.S. customs to ban palm oil imports from Malaysia's FGV
Processors post $1.35 as base price for sockeye
The following processors have posted a 2019 base price of $1.35 per pound for sockeye: Silver Bay, Icicle, Leader Creek, Alaska General Seafoods, Red Salmon (a subsidiary of North Pacific Seafoods), Peter Pan and Ocean Beauty.
A group of non-governmental organizations is calling on U.S. authorities to ban imports of palm oil from Malaysia’s FGV Holdings and investigate the company, citing concerns of forced labor and human trafficking on its plantations.
Volume back to normal for Florida avocados
Volume of Florida’s green-skin avocados is back to normal this year, following tight supplies last season spurred by Hurricane Irma. Florida growers are expected to produce about 800,000 bushels of avocados between June and April. Last year’s crop was reduced by about 40% as a result of the hurricane.
U.S. mushroom growers are facing rising costs due to climate volatility, continued labor issues, changes in consumer preferences, transportation expenses, and more, just as the industry is preparing for its busy fall holiday season when mushroom demand increases 30%-40%, according to the American Mushroom Institute.
Good News for Chocolate Lovers as Rains Boost Africa Cocoa Crops
Ivory Coast and Ghana farmers are upbeat about the next cocoa harvest after recent heavy rains helped support crop development. Ivory Coast cocoa plantations look good, with lots of pods on the trees, while the Ghana Cocoa Board is targeting a harvest of 950,000 tons for the upcoming season Fish buyer in PEI opens plant to promote Canada’s sustainable tuna fishery
NMFS closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches curved fork length or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the June through August subquota time period until the General category reopens on September 1, 2019. The intent of this closure is to prevent overharvest of the June through August subquota.
Ivory Coast and Ghana farmers are upbeat about the next cocoa harvest after recent heavy rains helped support crop development. Ivory Coast cocoa plantations look good, with lots of pods on the trees, while the Ghana Cocoa Board is targeting a harvest of 950,000 tons for the upcoming season Fish buyer in PEI opens plant to promote Canada’s sustainable tuna fishery
TOneTuna opened Canada's first federally licensed plant to process bluefin tuna for the world sushi market. Before the certification, the company was limited to selling whole fish to Japan, the U.S. and Canada
Lobstermen at state hearing wary of regulations to protect whalesIn private conversations, local fishermen all tell David Horner, a longtime Southwest Harbor lobsterman, the same thing: they’d be willing to fish fewer traps to get the whale advocates off their backs, but not if their sacrifices are going to be exploited by other fishermen....
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna FisheriesNMFS closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches curved fork length or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the June through August subquota time period until the General category reopens on September 1, 2019. The intent of this closure is to prevent overharvest of the June through August subquota.
The following processors have posted a 2019 base price of $1.35 per pound for sockeye: Silver Bay, Icicle, Leader Creek, Alaska General Seafoods, Red Salmon (a subsidiary of North Pacific Seafoods), Peter Pan and Ocean Beauty.
Mexican avocado growers expect US consumers to bear tariffs
The potential Trump tariffs would hit U.S. avocado lovers more than Mexican producers, Bautista said. Demand north of the border for Mexican avocados has proven very static: even when prices expand four-fold during the year, the fruit is still scooped up by U.S. devotees of avocado toast and guacamole...
The potential Trump tariffs would hit U.S. avocado lovers more than Mexican producers, Bautista said. Demand north of the border for Mexican avocados has proven very static: even when prices expand four-fold during the year, the fruit is still scooped up by U.S. devotees of avocado toast and guacamole...
Ban lifted on shellfish harvesting along coastline, harbor
New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services has lifted a ban on most shellfish harvesting along the state’s ocean coastline and Hampton-Seabrook Harbor after a drop in toxic algae bloom known as red tide. The harvest closure went into effect on May 9 in response to elevated levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning detected in blue mussels.
Tariffs drive down U.S. lobster exports to China by 46%
U.S. live lobster sales to China fell 47% to $93.8 million in the 12 months since a 25% tariff was imposed. Total international sales decreased 5% to $588.2 million during the time frame
A Weekly Market Update...
Volume No. 24 Issue No. 32
Date: August 8, 2019
U.S. National Weekly Pricing Report
National Weekly Pricing Report - Prepared for the School Nutrition Association...
Dairy Market News
Date: National Dairy Market at a Glance - August 9, 2019
Organic Specialty Crops - National Summary
Date: August 15, 2019
Organic Produce
Date: Retail Organic Produce Comparison - August 5, 2019
Fruit & Veg Prices at Point of Shipping - National FOB Review
Date: August 9, 2019
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable - National Shipping Point Trends
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product. - Date: August 6, 2019
USDA National Shell Egg Market News Report
Date: August 12, 2019
USDA Processed Egg Market News Report
F.O.B. Shipper Dock Basis & Wholesale prices; Date: August 9, 2019
Broiler Market News Report
Date: August 9, 2019
Flour Facts
Information Provided by General Mills Bakery Flour
NOAA Fish News
The Nations Database on Sustainable Seafood - Provided by NOAA Fisheries
The Weekly Blue - The Weekly National Carlot Meat Report
Provided by the USDA
Weekly Boxed Beef Cuts - Prime Beef Programs
Prime Graded Beef Reporting - Provided by the USDA
Weekly Boxed Beef Cuts - Branded Beef Programs
Upper 2/3rd Choice Graded and Lower 1/3rd Choice Graded Beef Reporting - Provided by the USDA
The "Daily" Livestock Report
August 15, 2019 ~ Sponsored by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
National Retail Report - Beef
Advertised Prices for Beef at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets
YOY (Year Over Year)
Market Tables outlining current 2019 market prices versus 2018
August 15, 2019
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