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A meat processing cooperative near Jonesborough, Tenn., faces opposition by residents who have concerns about the facility being constructed near their backyard.

One of the largest export markets for U.S. pork and beef, Japan, emerges from its post-pandemic restrictions. USMEF Dan Halstrom explains his experience visiting the country for the first time in over two years.

Australia and New Zealand said they were aware of Chinese media reports of a ban on meat imports from both countries by Beijing but had not received any official notice and shipments had been clearing as normal.

Everything’s bigger in Texas. And when it comes to the Texas State Fair, everything’s fried, too. Here’s the 10 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists of 2022!

More Select grading carcasses and fewer Prime goes against what beef customers desire. To offset this drop, end users have adopted a new chilling method to increase reserves before prices soar.

A new study examines how Americans acquired food at various points during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those activities changed over time as case numbers fluctuated.

Florida woman faces domestic assault charges, using a raw steak as the weapon of choice.

Bill Gates and his meat-alternative agenda rise again through his recent funding in a study, claiming some candy and cereal are ‘healthier’ than pork, chicken and beef.

Compared to five months ago, more Americans are making changes in response to higher food prices, according to a recent study by Purdue University.

Discolored beef at the store or in your home? The U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration, while in most cases, the beef is perfectly edible and nutritious.

U.S. consumers grappling with soaring inflation face more pain from high beef prices as ranchers reduce their cattle herds due to drought and lofty feed costs, a decision that will tighten livestock supplies for years.

Tyson Foods Inc, one of the largest U.S. meat producers, is refusing to comply with a subpoena for a civil probe into possible price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, New York's attorney general said.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will be declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. Here's what this means for the industry.

A rush to locally produced meat partly necessitated more than two years ago by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned consumer’s interest in direct-to-consumer processing businesses. 

Recent sales data suggest alternative proteins are struggling to maintain the momentum the products enjoyed after first hitting the market.

Truckers protesting California's new "gig worker" law blockaded the state's third-busiest seaport for a second day on Thursday, stalling agricultural exports and threatening to worsen U.S. supply chain backups.

Canines serve as a valuable asset in protecting the U.S. agriculture industry, helping detect foreign animal diseases and other invasive species and pests from entering the border.

As part of recent legislation and cost-saving strategy, meat alternatives continue to increase in consumption at U.S. military bases, both state-side and abroad.

When buying a 4-H steer or other beef animal from a local producer, how much beef can you expect after processing? Check out these tips to calculate how much meat one beef animal will return.

USDA announced an additional investment of more than $14 million to support agricultural workforce training in historically underserved communities to increase resilience of the U.S. meat and poultry processing sector.

Gen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X and Boomers. Thirty percent report seeking groceries from a food pantry, church or other charity in the last 30 days.

Reviewing cattle placement in feedlots this year suggests that fewer fed cattle supplies expected in the fourth quarter along with much higher costs of gain will hold carcass weights below a year ago.

The North American Meat Institute’s (NAMI) Executive Board voted unanimously to designate food security a non-competitive issue, ensuring families in need have access to nutrient-dense meat.

Locally-grown beef officially hit grocery store shelves at Karns Foods, a Pennsylvania grocery store chain, and has committed over 600 steers to the store’s program.

Profit is a pillar of ranch sustainability and superior genetics is the foundation.

To bridge the gap between the U.S. and UK, a recent USDA trade mission focused on current barriers that challenge U.S. agricultural exports in the UK market.

Beef is a ‘hot’ commodity, as three semi-trailers loaded with meat were reported stolen in Nebraska.

You are what you "think" you eat. A new study says that may not be a good thing for most Americans.

If you've dined out at a restaurant lately, you've likely noticed a big swing in the cost of your bill. Food inflation and rising costs have increased the price of a foodservice meal 9% in April compared to April 2019.

Opportunity or challenge? A survey from Veylinx, a consumer insights platform, found 77% of respondents said they could be convinced to buy meat alternatives. Gen Z consumers were the most interested at 87%.

Texas A&M AgriLife elevates the barbecue industry through meat science teaching, research and outreach.

Imports and exports create value and provide opportunity for all trading partners, thereby underpinning the very reason international trade exists and it is integral to economic freedom.

Boxed beef prices have come down from a period of extremely strong demand and adjusted down from a counter-seasonal January peak to current levels, 11.2 percent lower compared to the last week of January. 

Undoubtedly, consumers increasingly want more transparency. But reference to “where food comes from” invokes very specific connotations – beyond just country-of-origin.

Kansas State Animal Sciences and Industry students earn national title for second consecutive year at the Collegiate Meat Animal Evaluation Contest hosted in Lubbock, Texas.

The Wendy’s Company released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility report, outlining progress under the Company’s Good Done Right platform focus areas of Food, People and Footprint.

Rather than running to the politicians to solve a problem, perhaps the better strategy might be to gather a plan to create a better understanding of the economics of the industry.

Higher costs for feed, energy and labor have yet to fully impact meat prices, but that will soon change, says CoBank's Brian Earnest. Will consumers trade down when producer price inflation hits the meat case?

Seven years after repeal of mandatory country-of-origin labeling, a proposal has been introduced for the Secretary of Agriculture to "determine a means of reinstating" COOL, despite evidence of "no measurable benefits."

Capitalizing on growing demand for products that are more environmentally “friendly,” a New Zealand company began offering USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero Angus beef in the U.S. in March.

The chief executives of U.S. meatpackers Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify at a Congressional hearing discussing cattle markets and price increases for consumers.

What happens to meat imports when the largest city in China is under lockdown? USMEF’s Joel Haggard explains.

USDA has shown a renewed emphasis on small meat processors and local foods by providing several grant opportunities to strengthen local meat supply chains. Here's an opportunity to learn more about these grants.

U.S. and Japanese officials announced an agreement allowing American producers to meet Japan’s growing demand for U.S. beef while lowering the risk of Japan imposing higher tariffs in the future.

'Tis the season for corned beef and cabbage to be on the menu! Ever wondered how "corned beef" came to be? Here's a quick history lesson on the widely popular St. Patrick's Day meat!

Canada has approved the importation of beef and pork from Brazil, which had been blocked over health concerns, authorities from both countries said.

A federal appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by cattle ranchers over the alleged mislabeling of beef as a “Product of the U.S.A.”

USMEF Chairman-elect Dean Meyer, who raises cattle, corn and soybeans in northwest Iowa, shared why it's so important for USMEF to be at an event like Commodity Classic.

The U.S. land grant system boasts some of the best meat science programs in the world, and more than half of the students in those programs are women. A new organization is looking at the hurdles to retain this talent.

Quality grades set record highs for combined Choice and Prime carcasses during the first five weeks of 2022, slightly higher than last year. Prime grades are down marginally from year-ago at 10% vs. 10.8% last year.