Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Danish Crown’s Half-Year Result in Line with Expectations
DENMARK - Challenges in primary production and rates of exchange effected the half-year result for Danish pig meat giant Danish Crown.

Cherkizovo Commissions Fourth Part of Pig Unit
RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, has commissioned the fourth module at Lipetskmyasoprom, one of the Group's industry leading pig facilities in the Lipetsk region.

Free Risk Management Workshop for Pork Producers
US - CME Group, Pork Checkoff, and state pork associations have come together to develop a complimentary series of risk management Webinars - online, interactive presentations that give direct access to industry professionals.

Myanmar’s Food Bowl Devastated
MYANMAR - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called for US$10 million to assist poor farming and fishing communities in Myanmar devastated by cyclone Nargis.

New Biosecurity Products for a New World
EU - A company that specialises in solutions for safer feed and food, has chosen VIV Europe, to launch two new products which it says will benefit even the modest modern feed mills.

A Closer Look at the Food Vs Fuel Debate
URBANA, US - Symptoms of the food-versus-fuel crisis are appearing regularly in the news but the underlying causes - and long-term implications - are poorly understood. Much of the problems boil down to new Asian wealth, a global desire to eat more meat...

Online Organic Meat Orders Delivered Overnight
US – On organic meat company yesterday announced that it would be making its meat products available online. Customers will be able to order the meat anywhere within the US and receive it by post.

US Meat Shows Muscle in Export Market
US - U.S. red meat exports continued their strong showing in the first quarter of 2008 with an increase of 41 percent in pork exports and 29 percent in beef (including variety meat), according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

2008 Beef/Pork Exports Continue Upward Trend
US - U.S. red meat exports continued their strong showing in the first quarter of 2008 with an increase of 41 percent in pork exports and 29 percent in beef (including variety meat), according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Singapore: Pork Processing Firm Accredited
SINGAPORE - According to Sun Star, Singapore has finally ratified the country's plan to export cut pork products. This has, thereby, enabled a local pork processing firm in Mindanao, officials from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) report.

Heluka™ Method of Farming Introduced
IOWA - The Beeler Pork story began in 1846 when Fred Beeler immigrated from Germany to the gently rolling hills of Madison County, Iowa.

Pork Futures: Bellies Closed Lower
CHICAGO - Pork bellies closed lower, live cattle finished flat to weak and feeder cattle settled higher, according to FXStreet.

APAS Calls for Change to Better Reflect Origin of Food Labelled "Product of Canada"
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for changes to the definition, "Product of Canada" when labelling food to better reflect the origin of the food actually contained in the package, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Fujian Boosts Quality Inspection
CHINA - The quality of farm produce in Fujian province has been sharply improved in recent years to now rank among the best in the world.