Beef production in the United States is expected to decrease 4.8 percent in 2013, the second largest year-over-year decrease in 35 years, trailing only the 6.4 percent drop in 2004.

Hartley Ranch Angus Beef LLC of Austin, Texas is the first customer of Northern Beef Packers LP and will purchase 66% of its boxed beef production.

The final round of financing will allow Northern Beef Packers to meet the growing global demand for high-quality, American raised beef.

Brazil, the world's No. 1 beef exporter, is considering retaliation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) if the countries do not lift the bans.

According to company officials, Grandin said the plant is off to a good start and was pleased that the facility was designed with the cattle’s comfort in mind.

China and South Africa have halted imports of beef from Brazil following a case of atypical BSE that was confirmed last week.

Rabobank has published a new fourth quarter 2012 research report on the global beef industry.

The 2010 National Meat Case Study revealed that ground beef accounted for 12 percent of the linear feet in retail meat cases.

The new plants will add processing capacity of 1.2 million head of cattle by July 2013 and will increase beef production capacity in Brazil by 15 percent.

With product innovation and high safety standards, FPL Food has broadened its reach on a national and global level.