Brazilian beef company now Oz's largest lamb slaughterer Monday, April 5, 2010 Australia's federal competition office has given JBS S.A. permission to acquire lamb processor Tatiara Meat Company. Tatiara bills itself as Australia's largest exporter of premium chilled lamb.This makes JBS-owned Swift & Company the largest lamb processor in the country, killing close to 25,000 lambs a day. Tatiara processes and sells lambs to markets in Canada and the United States.JBS took over Swift in 2007. At the time, Swift was the third largest processor of fresh beef in the United States, and the largest beef processor in Australia.When JBS S.A., which is based in Sao Paulo, took over Smithfield Beef in 2008, it declared itself the world's largest beef producer and exporter with a daily capacity of 65,200 head of cattle. It is also the third largest pork producer in the United States, killing nearly 48,000 hogs a day. BF OCA not happy with grants to meat packers Missouri grain dealer jailed in grain Ponzi
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack Sunday, November 10, 2024 The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key Features: Unwavering Stability: Built with... Read this article online