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Closing the meat labeling "loophole," Justin Tupper with the United States Cattlemen's Association shares his thoughts on the recent USDA update to voluntary labeling standards and what it means for cattle producers.

Hannah Klitz started Oak Barn Beef as a college student in 2018. Five years later, she’s shipping hundreds of boxes of dry-aged beef across the country each month and has opened a storefront in Nebraska.

Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases.

A recent study found those who incorporate animal proteins in their diet get more out of that protein-- including an increase in net protein balance and protein synthesis. Here's why beef is truly a "super food."

A team of 15 U.S. industry leaders participated in a local food show, visited a processing facility and saw the broad range of food retail offered in Monterrey, says Gerardo Rodriquez of USMEF.

Market participants seem to be more focused on the day-to-day trading in the spot meat/livestock markets, and the short-term impact from weather events, Steiner Consulting says.

A case of Atypical BSE, or mad cow disease, was confirmed in the northern state of Para, Brazil on Wednesday. However, the real question is—when did this case actually occur? USCA and NCBA leaders share their thoughts.

After seeing a controversial Facebook post with two photos of ground beef that differed in appearance for many reasons, Dr. Chad Carr speaks up about why it's great to have your own opinion, but not your own facts.

An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, recently fell victim to thieves in Las Vegas who stole the iconic, 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels’ catalytic converter—then PETA steps in.

Marking 2022 as the busiest fiscal year ever, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted a total of 1.2 million lbs. of prohibited products at America’s largest seaport complex.

Conagra Brands, Inc., of Fort Madison, Iowa, is recalling approximately 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect that may cause products to become contaminated.

Two-thirds of consumers say transparency in animal protein is extremely or very important, says Merck Animal Health, as part of the company’s results in its first consumer transparency research study.

Learn more about USDA's Value Added Producer Grant during a free webinar hosted by ChopLocal and Stewards Unlimited. Learn more about grant requirements and discover tips on writing applications.

While genetic selection and feeding decisions play a large role in the quality of beef product reaching consumers' plates, a number of studies show cattle health is also a key factor affecting carcass quality.

The Biden administration is awarding an additional $9.6 million in grants and loans to expand meat processing across the country, it announced on Thursday as the government tries to diversify the industry.

U.S. pork and beef export markets may have unique opportunties in 2023, capitalizing on the competetive opportunity for U.S. pork exports in key markets and diversifying the portfolio of U.S. beef products.

Wholesale beef prices are running $20 per cwt. higher than the same week a year ago, with last week's blizzard one factor in the rally. But retail demand for a shrinking supply will support prices into the New Year.

Families facing hunger receive 200,000 meals through Feeding America, as part of a donation by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), the Protein PACT and its sponsors.

With trade opportunities and negotiations soon to begin, two key trade representative positions sit empty awaiting Senate approval for the nominations.

Expanding commercial deployment of robotic picking solutions, Soft Robotics’ Inc. has raised $26 million in funding

The fact that retail beef prices this year are averaging higher at the same time as consumption is increasing is an indication of strong beef demand. 

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference is underway, addressing the industry's obstacles related to the sluggish global economy, weakening currencies and drought effected producers.

There’s no question the pork and beef markets indicate consumers want more pork and beef. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri weighs in on what this could mean for 2023.

U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September, while beef exports dipped below the $1-billion mark but remain on a record pace.

A recent policy decision, aiming to reduce the price of basic goods in Mexico, is two-fold. USMEF’s Erin Borror explains the potential impacts of the agreement.

The Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla. has officially opened the doors on its nearly $8.5 million USDA- and state-certified meat processing plant.

USMEF to honor former head of the USTR and co-founder of “Where Food Comes From” for contributions to the U.S. red meat industry.

News is circulating that it may be the last time McDonald's has the McRib on its menu. While a farewell tour may be underway, the University of Nebraska's Meat Sciences Department created the technology behind the McRib.

London-based Hoxton Farms said on Thursday it had raised $22 million from investors to build a pilot plant to produce animal fat from stem cells, aiming to tap into the growing market for less carbon-intensive foods.

U.S. red meat suppliers met face-to-face with buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam, adding a personal connection between USMEF members and exporters with importers and processors.

Beef steak has historically been a popular cut among beef consumers, both at retail and foodservice. Here's a look at a recent study, monitoring beef steak’s performance within five primary demand drivers.

America’s cowboys think the tech giant could have Googled more accurate scientific information about beef’s sustainability and value to the environment.

Recently introduced legislation would increase annual funding for two programs that aim to bolster global demand for U.S. agricultural products.

JBS USA announced it is closing its Planterra Foods business unit subsidiary with the OZO brand just two years after its launch.

A new, state-of-the-art meat processing facility has officially opened as part of the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center’s (NERCC) working farm.

Approximately 87,383 lb. of various ready-to-eat meat products, processed at Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc., in Albers, Ill., may contain Listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA FSIS.

The project is funded by the Meat Talent Development Program, a $5 million program created by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to strengthen the state's meat processing supply chain and workforce.

An Executive Order recently called for "advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing" to create a more "sustainable" bioeconomy. What is this, you may ask? A decoy.

Is Walmart's investment in Sustainable Beef a big deal? If Walmart were serious about beef, they would be buying or building their own kill plant, Barnard says, unless it's a precursor to a bigger move.

“Protein alternatives” manufactured by Beyond Meat, Inc. have been found to contain less protein than the company claims. The company now faces a lawsuit under five action causes.

Texas Tech professor is working with groups from Australia and Ireland to identify the genetic qualities of high-grade beef.

Demand for U.S. pork and beef exports in Colombia soar in 2022 with pork ahead of last year’s record pace by 10% and beef up 55% in volume and 78% in value over 2021, USMEF reports.

Edgewood Locker Inc. of Edgewood, Iowa, will receive $200,000 to invest in a new refrigeration system. This is just one of 111 projects to be funded through USDA's Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program.

Could genetics play a role in the decision to forego eating meat, along with the influence of environmental factors? Dutch researchers believe so.

While plant-based meat alternatives seem to have lost their hype, scientists work to develop another protein alternative—mealworms.

According to a recent article, meat is underpriced—but not in the way producers might hope. There is a "social cost" being ignored, researchers say.

Purdue University’s meat sentiment dashboard shows the sentiment and volume of meat and meat alternative mentions in social media and online news.

Whole Foods Market was sued on Tuesday by three consumers and an animal welfare nonprofit, in a lawsuit accusing the Amazon.com Inc unit of falsely marketing beef with the slogan "No Antibiotics, Ever."

USMEF hosts Latin American representatives at a seminar to experience and learn about U.S. meat production and further processed products available in retail supermarkets.

A light-based, food sanitization technique successfully eliminated multiple harmful pathogens in a new study carried out by Penn State researchers.