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A meat packer alleges a producer bribed a plant worker to falsify carcass weights in a conspiracy that resulted in an over-payment of more than $222,000.
According to a report from the United Nations, meat production is expected to fall for the first time in two decades because of pork production declines. Thee is still expected to be growth in chicken and beef.
It’s the glorious man-made foodstuff billed as the cure for everything from global warming to animal cruelty to flat feet. What’s not to like about fake meat - unless you have an allergy?
Animal rights activists, veganistas and eco-warriors have coalesced on the message that raising livestock and eating meat is unhealthy and unethical. Guess what? So’s the alternative.
As mayor of the largest city in America, Bill de Blasio is not afraid to use his bully pulpit to spread misinformation about livestock’s contribution to climate change.
Livestock farmers are facing a combination of headwinds and tailwinds—as well as a lot of unknowns.
Carl’s Jr. will debut a CBD-infused “Rocky Mountain High: CheeseBurger Delight” at a single location in Denver on Saturday, April 20.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for ignoring concerns over fecal contamination of chicken and other meat.
Even the most prestigious, high-profile columnist can whiff when it comes to analyzing the projections surrounding the rise of the alt-meat category.
Debt-to-asset ratios are on the rise, working capital is eroding and farmers’ sentiments are on the decline. Despite the negativity surrounding prices and outlooks, Famer Mac is providing a voice of optimism.
Here’s five songs and four podcasts to add to your #plant19 playlist:
Farmers in Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are bracing for yet another monster storm.
A district judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy who claimed that Nevada’s federally owned lands are the property of the state.
After snow, ice, rain and flooding hammered farmers and ranchers in March, another round of late winter weather is on the way promising more snow, severe weather and flooding.
As this area of equipment evolves, keep safety in mind. ATVs and UTVs both offer good utility on the farm and they can respond differently in times of challenge.
While media lavishes praise on the high-tech supporting alt-meat R&D, the cheerleaders hungry for vegan alternatives are ignoring the real threat its emergence presents.
The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.
Montana’s Real Meat Act requires that products labeled as “meat” must be “derived from the edible flesh of livestock or a livestock product.”
R-CALF USA has asked the Justice Department to block the proposed merger of Iowa Premium and National Beef.
“Who else has the knowledge, the experience, and the fortitude to press on,” asks Shad Sullivan? “The American farmer and rancher.”
A YouTube ‘star’ who spent years pushing a no-meat-never-ever diet is getting excoriated by her former fans.
Cutting costs helped Cargill Inc. show a 14% jump in its fiscal third quarter, even as global threats such as trade, low ethanol demand and swine fever pulled down the company’s profits.
An Iowa-based community activist organization and a Washington-based environmental group have filed a lawsuit against the state of Iowa alleging they have deprived residents of their right to clean water.
PETA is heading to Levi’s boardroom to urge the company to stop peddling the leather patches on the back of its jeans.
Are eggs really the problem with the development of heart disease?
MillerCoors has filed a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch InBev seeking an immediate halt to the campaign shaming Miller Lite and Coors Light for using corn syrup.
A list of resources for farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding.
The meat industry should be broadly focused on presenting its products as value-added while marketing specifically to fake meat’s failures.
Requirements on removal and disposal dead livestock are being temporarily eased in Nebraska after last week’s blizzard and flooding, along with an easing on travel restrictions for vehicles helping with flood relief.
As the Central and Southern Plains of the United States continue to experience extreme weather and flooding, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reminds animal food producers about information resources available.