Podcasts about JBS

Organize the working class to support the JBS meatpacking strike! / US Marine unit steams toward Middle East amid growing threats of ground invasion of Iran

Mark Smith is the owner/founder of JBS Training Group and has been shooting for over 15 years. JBS offers training all over the country to concerned and prepared citizens, law enforcement, and military who are seeking to improve their shooting abilities. Mark and I dive into a lot in our conversation together from the pitfalls of self-validation and accepting mediocrity, to the different ways of learning, and the importance of prinicple based techniques and training. The passion that Mark has for shooting at a high level, as well as for teaching and educating, comes through in the conversation. I personally connected with a lot of what Mark shared, and found our dialogue to be extremely insightful. I definitely recommend giving this one a listen if you're searching for more information on training, and performance based shooting.You can learn more about Mark at jbstraininggroup.comVisit our sponsors!Our Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_podCustom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com

Trump at the Kennedy Center: The criminal underworld in power / "We cannot continue to be worked like slaves": Colorado meatpacking workers strike at JBS plant / Israel begins its long-planned ground invasion of Lebanon

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Soybeans plunge to start the week as an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi may have hit a snag. Plus, an update on the union worker strike at the JBS plant in Greeley, CO, and its impact on ranchers, as Nebraska battles wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war against Iran will intensify the internal crisis of American capitalism / Immigrant workers launch strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado / Amazon workers locked out of warehouse during tornado

Cattle futures wobbled Friday with uneven outside markets and wonderment about the potential strike at the JBS plant in Greeley next week. Live Cattle futures closed an average of 42¢ lower. Feeder Cattle futures were mixed, from an average of 64¢ lower to an average of 68¢ higher. Week to week on Friday, Live [...]

The Tina Peters saga drags on – Governor Polis says he will not make a decision on clemency for the disgraced elections official until a ruling on her case comes down from Colorado Court of Appeals; not to mention every Democrat in the legislature signed a letter this week urging Polis not to free her. So, will he or won't he? Politics contributor Adrian Felix joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to discuss Polis's mixed signals, plus dive into the impending strike at the JBS meatpacking plant, and of course, our wins and fails of the week.  Bree discussed the Racines memorabilia gifted to the Denver Public Library and the update in the Jax Gratton murder case. Paul talked about RTD expanding service for the G and B lines and the loss of the pothos plant at the old Amethyst Coffee. Adrian discussed City Council postponing a vote on the proposed new surveillance camera provider Axon.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Governor Polis and the Tina Peters clemency question? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Mixed Reactions to Schumer Meatpacking Bill Late last week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act” that aims to deconsolidate the U.S. beef-packing industry, address foreign ownership of beef-packing facilities, and focus on eliminating unfair and unjustly discriminatory pricing practices in retail and wholesale meat markets. Schumer said the forthcoming food-price legislation would focus on consolidation in meat and agriculture, arguing that market concentration allows large companies to squeeze producers while raising prices for consumers. The proposal would also call for a review of foreign-owned meat companies operating in the U.S., potentially affecting firms such as JBS and Smithfield Foods. This announcement received mixed reactions from leading cattle industry groups.  According to the Meat Institute, they say the proposal would require meat companies that process multiple species to divest operations and focus on only one species.   They say the proposal is absurd and described the legislation as reckless election year pandering that threatens to damage a crucial industry at the center of every American Meal.   R-Calf CEO Bill Bullard said “Senator Schumer's legislation targets the same concentration problems that President Trump has also prioritized. President Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation's largest beef packers for potential collusion, price-fixing, and price manipulation — and issued an executive order directing the DOJ and FTC to form task forces to determine whether beef prices are being distorted throughout the supply chain. Senator Schumer's bill similarly calls on the FTC to address concentration-driven distortions in retail beef prices.  He said this bipartisan attention is exactly what is needed to spark a meaningful, nationwide debate on restoring competition in cattle and beef markets. References: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/statement-on-introduction-of-the-family-grocery-and-farmer-relief-act https://meatingplace.com/democrats-introduce-plan-targeting-meat-industry-consolidation https://meatingplace.com/industry-group-calls-schumer-meatpacking-bill-absurd Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern argues that unpredictability from Trump and Netanyahu has left Iran off balance and scrambling to respond—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, joins us to talk about the cattle/beef industry, including the prospect of a strike at the JBS packing plant. North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue recently testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. He talks about the experience and the message he sent. And Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM, helps us break down the equipment sales data for the U.S. and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[Patrocinado] Com mais de 70 anos de história, a JBS garante qualidade à mesa e alimenta um futuro melhor. Saiba mais em: Home - JBS BrasilO posicionamento de fundos de hedge em bolsas dos Estados Unidos tem criado condições para que as ações subam rapidamente após a recente oscilação, de acordo com a mesa de negociação do Goldman Sachs.

FARM BILL BATTLES, BEEF SUPPLY SHOCKS, AND THE RURAL PENSION CRISIS On this episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by Jay Truitt from Texas for a powerful discussion covering the biggest political and economic issues impacting agriculture and rural America. The conversation begins with the massive Farm Bill, a nearly 1,000-page piece of legislation that could shape the future of farming, ranching, and food production. Trent and Jay also examine renewed tariff policies and what they mean for American producers competing in global markets. The discussion then turns to the cattle industry after the closure of the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. Trent and Jay explain how the shutdown could disrupt cattle supply chains, increase transportation costs, and shift regional cattle prices. While some producers may face short-term challenges, the industry has been preparing for the change and may adapt through new logistics and market adjustments. The conversation expands into broader concerns about government policy and economic sustainability. Jay raises serious warnings about the looming pension crisis facing public education systems across several states. Massive pension obligations, unrealistic investment expectations, and rapidly growing administrative costs could put teacher retirement systems—and rural school districts—on a dangerous financial path. Trent and Jay also analyze the role of major financial firms like BlackRock in managing retirement assets, discuss political maneuvering around Senate appointments in Oklahoma, and examine leadership changes within Texas agriculture. They close with a critical look at animal welfare policies in the Farm Bill, the controversial Save Our Bacon Act, and how environmental regulations and regenerative agriculture debates continue to reshape the future of American farming.

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The US war on Iran continues to create an emergency for the working class worldwide, and we start by discussing the need for workers to enter the struggle to end it. We've got headlines this week from LabCorp, Mercedes, JBS, Home Depot, DHL Express, Patagonia, Crumbs & Whiskers and The Holy Donut. For our first full story, we discuss the ongoing strike by teachers in Sacramento. Next, yet another story has come out revealing a new smart device's "AI" features are actually just poorly paid remote workers. Florida is taking yet another major step in its war on public unions. Finally, we discuss how workers continue to fight against Gestapo terror here in the belly of the beast. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 10, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is expected to have minimal market impact unless it delivers a surprise. Corn prices may fall below expectations due to rising urea prices. Global food costs are rising, with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reporting a 5-month high in February. A strike at the JBS beef plant in Greeley could begin on March 16. Thunderstorms with potential for large hail and tornadoes are forecast for northern Illinois and parts of Oklahoma and Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Patrocinado] Com mais de 70 anos de história, a JBS garante qualidade à mesa e alimenta um futuro melhor. Saiba mais em: https://www.jbs.com.br/O otimismo em relação a uma resolução rápida do conflito no Oriente Médio está se dissipando rapidamente nos mercados financeiros.

Cattle futures were sharply lower again Monday, but off sessions lows, pressured by a range of factors, including last week's lower negotiated cash fed cattle prices, news that the JBS plant in Greeley, Colo. was cancelling slaughter at the plant this week ahead of the potential strike, and spiking Crude oil futures pressuring outside [...]

Cattle futures backed off their lows, following news of a looming strike at JBS in Greeley, Colorado. Meanwhile, grains reversed course, closing lower after trading higher overnight. Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net recaps the trade. Topics: - All about the crude oil - Flow of commodities - Impact to grains - Livestock bounce back a bit - WASDE Tues - any impact to trade?

Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him. Military veterans join nationwide anti-Iran war protests. TSA staff shortages lead to three-hour security lines for travelers at some airports. And a lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers.

[Patrocinado] Com mais de 70 anos de história, a JBS garante qualidade à mesa e alimenta um futuro melhor. Saiba mais em: https://www.jbs.com.br/O presidente Donald Trump disse a um grupo de líderes da América Latina que eles precisam trabalhar com os Estados Unidos para combater cartéis de tráfico de drogas enquanto busca reforçar a liderança americana na região.

Cattle futures were sharply lower Friday, pressured by bearish outside markets and another week of lower negotiated cash fed cattle prices. Also on Friday, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, which represents workers at the JBS plant, gave notice that it was cancelling its extension agreement effective 11:59 p.m., March 15. So, [...]

À medida que as operações crescem, o capital necessário para sustentar grandes projetos também aumenta. E muitos produtores estão começando a acessar estruturas financeiras que vão além do crédito bancário tradicional. Neste episódio do Fazendas Infinitas, recebemos Celso Affonso, sócio da MSA Partners, especialista em estruturação de crédito e operações no mercado de capitais para o agronegócio. Com mais de duas décadas de experiência no setor — incluindo passagens por Banco Original, Bertin e operações ligadas à JBS — Celso explica como funcionam as decisões financeiras que estruturam grandes projetos no agro. Durante a conversa, falamos sobre: Como grandes produtores estruturam crédito para operações de grande escala A diferença entre crédito bancário e mercado de capitais O papel da governança financeira no crescimento sustentável Estruturação de operações como CRA, CPR e outras alternativas de financiamento Gestão de risco e decisões de capital no agronegócio moderno O agro brasileiro está cada vez mais conectado ao mercado financeiro — e entender essa dinâmica é fundamental para quem opera em grande escala. CAPÍTULOS 00:00 Abertura e apresentação do episódio 01:26 O que o Celso faz no mercado de capitais 02:31 A origem do crédito no agro: Bertin, JBS e Banco Original 05:01 A expansão do crédito além da pecuária 06:32 Entrada em soja, milho e algodão 07:20 O aprendizado com o Bank Boston 08:44 Grandes produtores e a necessidade real de capital 10:17 A trajetória pós-Banco Original e a chegada ao BTG/Exis 12:36 O início do mercado de capitais no agro e os FIAGROs 14:09 Pandemia, juros baixos e a tempestade perfeita 16:30 Crédito como ferramenta: quando ajuda e quando mata 17:17 Crédito bancário vs. mercado de capitais 18:15 O que é preciso para acessar o mercado de capitais 19:12 Como se estrutura uma operação de alto nível 21:34 O gargalo do agro: excelência na fazenda, fragilidade no escritório 23:01 High grade vs. high yield no agro 25:12 Como a Faria Lima financia o agro 28:33 Fundos líquidos, mas mais seletivos 29:22 Custos, covenants e regras do mercado de capitais 32:00 O cenário de crédito no agro em 2026 33:01 “A pandemia foi uma festa. Agora é a ressaca.” 35:59 Gestão de risco e uso do mercado futuro 37:21 O erro clássico do produtor otimista 40:16 Governança: o que fazer antes de buscar capital 42:01 Não é hora de crescer. É hora de arrumar a casa 43:30 Sucessão, controle e decisões de investimento 46:04 CDI alto, alongamento de dívida e estratégia financeira 48:14 O que quebra a empresa é fluxo de caixa 49:18 RJ no agro: quando faz sentido e quando destrói valor 52:19 Gestão e governança para antecipar problemas 54:01 Como o mercado de capitais eleva o nível do produtor 55:16 O principal conselho para o produtor rural em 2026

Acompanhe nosso tiktok![Patrocinado] Com mais de 70 anos de história, a JBS garante qualidade à mesa e alimenta um futuro melhor. Saiba mais em: https://www.jbs.com.br/Daniel Vorcaro acordou na quarta-feira no sofisticado bairro Jardins, em São Paulo — em uma casa com vários jardins e carros de luxo — apenas para ser escoltado de volta a uma cela de prisão pela segunda vez em cerca de três meses.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that the extreme left and Islamist groups are aligned and what that framing suggests about today's global political climate—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

In the latest episode of ESG: Global, Florence Iveson speaks with Alexander Wijeratna of Mighty Earth. Together, they discuss the organisation's groundbreaking legal strategies aimed at confronting the environmental and human rights impacts of industrial agriculture. They discuss whistleblower complaints over JBS's sustainability linked bonds, legal challenges to its stock exchange listing, and new efforts to hold major financial institutions accountable for funding deforestation, methane emissions and other climate harms linked to global meat supply chains.

*The border will not open for livestock imports anytime soon.  *JBS broke ground last week on an expansion of its beef processing plant in Cactus, Texas.   *The lesser prairie chicken is no longer an endangered species.   *The growing dairy industry in the Texas High Plains provides a lot of economic benefit.*Meteorological winter is over.  *USDA is streamlining its interactions with farmers.  *The National Association of Conservation Districts annual convention was held in Texas.  *Newborn calves are under a lot of stress.  

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Layoffs, rapid change, public scrutiny, and crisis situations often reveal an organization's true ethical posture. This episode explores how ethical standards are tested, and sometimes abandoned, during periods of organizational pressure. Using I-O psychology frameworks, we examine ethical decision-making under uncertainty, competing stakeholder demands, and the long-term cultural consequences of short-term ethical compromises.  In this episode:  Dr. Emi Barresi, Lee Crowson, Natasha Desjardines, Nicolas Krueger, LindaAnn Rogers, Rich Cruz, Dr. Cam Dunson, Asif Haider.   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Jin, Y., Pang, A., & Smith, J. (2018). Crisis communication and ethics: the role of public relations. The Journal of Business Strategy, 39(1), 43–52. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-09-2016-0095   Ludviga, I., & Kalvina, A. (2024). Organizational Agility During Crisis: Do Employees' Perceptions of Public Sector Organizations' Strategic Agility Foster Employees' Work Engagement and Well-being? Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 36(2), 209–229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10672-023-09442-9   Nhedzi, A., & Gombarume, C. (2021). A Moral Compass of the Organisation During Crisis: Exploring the ethics roles of Strategic Communication practice. African Journal of Business Ethics, 15(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.15249/15-1-275   Piotrowski, C., & Guyette, R. W. (2010). Toyota Recall Crisis: Public Attitudes on Leadership and Ethics. Organization Development Journal, 28(2), 89.   Pope, K. S. (2019). A Human Rights and Ethics Crisis Facing the World's Largest Organization of Psychologists: Accepting Responsibility, Understanding Causes, Implementing Solutions. European Psychologist, 24(2), 180–194. https://doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000341   Schoofs, L., Fannes, G., & Claeys, A.-S. (2022). Empathy as a main ingredient of impactful crisis communication: The perspectives of crisis communication practitioners. Public Relations Review, 48(1), Article 102150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2022.102150   Schowalter, A. F., & Volmer, J. (2024). Servant and Crisis Manager? The Association of Servant Leadership with Followers' Adaptivity and Proactivity. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 31(4), 433–452. https://doi.org/10.1177/15480518241287647   Zarzavadjian Le Bian, A., Tresallet, C., & Martinod, E. (2020). A crisis of ethics in the ethics of crisis. Journal of Visceral Surgery, 157(4), 365–366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.07.002...

Cattle futures plumbed lower Friday, with continued concern about a potential strike at the JBS packing plant in Greeley, Colo., lower cash fed cattle prices, bearish outside markets, as well as month-end profit taking and technical selling. Live Cattle futures were an average of $3.49 lower. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $7.51 [...]

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, the conversation goes everywhere, from politics and agriculture to undercover investigations and why competition is the only thing keeping farmers alive in today's economy. Logan and Bobby Lee break down the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and the Epstein connections being discussed again in the news. The discussion then shifts to agriculture as James O'Keefe reportedly goes undercover at CattleCon targeting JBS, raising questions about transparency, corporate consolidation, and how media narratives shape the beef industry. The guys dig into a serious farming topic as well: how real competition tightens costs, forces efficiency, and ultimately determines which operations survive during tight margins in agriculture. It's an honest look at the financial pressure facing modern farmers and why efficiency matters now more than ever. Meanwhile, Logan battles through the episode while steadily losing his voice, making this one a little more raw than usual. They wrap things up with a conversation about legacy, why a real watch, like a Seiko, still means something in a disposable world, and how passing down meaningful items to your kids carries more value than anything new off the shelf. If you care about agriculture, rural culture, current events, and unfiltered conversations from real farmers, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Go check out Agzaga! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

Cattle futures stepped lower Thursday, pressured by wariness over a potential strike at the JBS packing plant in Greeley, CO and softer early cash fed cattle prices. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $2.84 lower, except for unchanged in expiring Feb. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $5.05 lower. [...]

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Cattle futures closed lower again Monday, pressured by bearish outside markets and despite Friday's neutral-to-friendly Cattle on Feed report. Uncertainty also lingered about the potential strike at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colo. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $1.59 lower. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $3.16 lower. [...]

Cattle futures closed lower Friday, pressured by the lack of direction from negotiated cash fed cattle trade before the close, the Cattle on Feed report (see below) issued after the close of trade and wariness over the union at the JBS plant in Greeley voting whether to strike. Live Cattle futures were an average [...]

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on Friday. The President responded in a press conference saying other measures would be taken. And the markets didn't seem to know what to think when it was all said and done. Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge joins us to discuss as we close out the week. More at https://www.zaner.com. Also as we wrap up the week, the cattle markets are watching multiple items including the Supreme Court tariff ruling, any updates on a potential strike at JBS in Greeley, CO, the cash markets and much more. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins us to discuss the cattle, hog and grain markets as we close out the week. More at https://www.kkvtrading.com. And finally, what does this tariff news mean for the grain and fertilizer markets in the short and long term? Also, regarding fertilizer, what does this week's Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides mean for the markets? Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to break it all down. More at https://www.stonex.com.

Wheat and crude oil continued their rally on the back of weather and geopolitical risk in those markets. Corn and soybeans were quiet once again as USDA's Ag Outlook Forum projected smaller corn acres and higher soybean acres for the year ahead. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the week in the grain and livestock markets. Find more at https://www.totalfarmarketing.com. Cash is still king in the cattle market, with Northwest Iowa seeing trades at $250, reinforcing the strength of negotiated cash. Attention now turns to Friday, which brings two potential market movers: the latest Cattle on Feed report and another vote at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the strong cash movement, the impact of heavier cattle, and answers a listener question about cattle in Mexico and whether more are now being processed south of the border.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines how polarized views of Donald Trump create tension when people assume agreement, fueling conflict in families, workplaces, synagogues—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Our episode begins with some silliness, but we do get to labor headlines. We've got stories from Ubisoft, Taco Bell, Kaiser Permanente, Ford, Starbucks, and big protests in Argentina and India. The nurses strike in New York *almost* came to an end this week, but nurses at NY Presbyterian are staying out. San Francisco teachers won their first strike since 1979, we break down how last week went. Meatpacking workers with JBS are on the front lines of the joint struggle for immigrant workers specifically and the working class broadly and are ready to strike despite threats of deportation. Finally, we discuss how the class struggle in Minnesota has forced the government to back down, and why more action is needed to win the struggle against ICE terror. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Cargill says it plans to shut down its beef plant in Milwaukee and lay off more than 200 workers amid turmoil in the U.S. beef industry.Reuters reports that the agribusiness giant notified Wisconsin officials that it intends to halt production at the facility in mid-April and close it entirely at the end of May. The move would affect 221 workers, although some could shift to a nearby plant in suburban Butler, Wisconsin — one of seven other Cargill facilities in the Badger State.Cargill indicated in the filing that shutting the plant would “better align” its portfolio with demand, as well as prioritize the company's investments.#Cargill, #BeefIndustry, #MeatProcessing, #FoodManufacturing, #Agribusiness, #ManufacturingNews, #PlantClosure, #Layoffs, #Wisconsin, #Milwaukee, #SupplyChain, #FoodIndustry, #GroundBeef, #USManufacturing, #AgricultureNews, #BeefPrices, #CattleIndustry, #DroughtImpact, #JBS, #TysonFoods, #IndustryNews, #ManufacturingNow

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, the President and CEO of the ONE Campaign. They discuss how the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development has impacted the African continent, the opportunities this shifting landscape creates for the emergence of African-led solutions, and the innovative women spearheading food and agriculture systems transformation. Plus, hear about the recent extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, severe storm damage in Portugal and Spain causing hundreds of millions of euros in agricultural losses, new recommendations from the World Resources Institute for retailers to help reduce household food waste, and a looming strike at the JBS meatpacking plant in Colorado over alleged inhumane working conditions. Dani also discusses GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, noting their complex and under-researched impact on people with eating disorders, including both potential benefits and serious risks. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

*Beef demand continues to drive prices higher.  *China has locked U.S. beef out of their market.  *Unionized workers at the JBS meat packing plant in Greeley, Colorado have voted to authorize a strike.   *Now is the time to focus on summer fly control. *What's the outlook for corn in the Texas High Plains this year?  *EPA has confirmed farmers' right to repair.  *Winter Storm Fern left its impact on the Texas Southern Plains.  *Anthrax has been confirmed in Briscoe County.  

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 9, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Futures markets are seeing little movement, with minor adjustments expected in the upcoming WASDE report. South American production, particularly Brazilian soybean sales, is slow, affecting export potential. Speculators increased bullish bets on soybeans and reduced net short positions in corn and wheat. The JBS plant strike and tariff reduction on Argentine beef may impact the market psychologically. Dry conditions in the U.S. southern plains and Nebraska pose fire risks. The podcast also highlighted cattle futures volatility and weather warnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cattle futures closed higher Friday, supported by steady to stronger cash fed cattle prices, recovering from the previous session's sell-off tied to news union workers voted to authorize a strike at the JBS beef packing plant in Greeley, Colo., though no timetable was set for the strike. Live Cattle futures closed an average of [...]

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 6, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Commodity markets are stable ahead of the WASDE report, with soybean sales down 47% week-over-week to 436,900 metric tons, led by China. Corn sales dropped 37%, and wheat sales fell 33%. Live cattle futures declined due to potential strikes at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. Weather updates included flood watches in eastern Nebraska and winter weather advisories in eastern Indiana and Ohio. The podcast is sponsored by Bear Crop Science, offering 0% APR financing on crop protection products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soybeans finished 20 cents higher extending the rally from yesterday. Meanwhile, cattle futures were sharply lower after JBS workers voted to authorize a strike. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down the trade.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines global developments he sees being overlooked as attention remains fixed on Iran, namely the issues surrounding the implementation of the Gaza deal—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Since its establishment in 1958, the John Birch Society has been the target of numerous attacks; it has been criticized, maligned, and defamed because it identified what others would not: high-level globalist collaboration and communist penetration within America. Gary Benoit, a JBS member since the '60s and veteran editor of The New American, documents this ... The post A Closer Look at the Deep State’s Top Enemy: The John Birch Society appeared first on The New American.

The John Birch Society was an influential anti-communist organization active in the conservative movement of the 1950s and 1960s. The JBS was eventually accused of pedaling conspiracy theories and targeted for elimination from the American Right by figures like William F. Buckley. Author Alex Newman joins me to discuss the history of the JBS and why it is not seeing a revival in 2026.  Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chandler Keys grew up on a family farm in Maryland. In addition to helping his family raise purebred Angus cattle and grow various grain crops, he was active in 4-H and other agriculture clubs. After earning his Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, Chandler held an entry level position with National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). Over the next two decades, Chandler stayed with NCBA and moved up within the organization. He became the Vice President for Government and Industry Relations where he led the 20+ staff in the Washington DC office. Chandler then took his leadership to Swift & Company, later JBS, until he began Keys Group in 2012. Chandler and his family live in Maryland.

 JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Iran's history of public protests, looking at why past uprisings failed and how the regime has responded with force to suppress dissent—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.