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When celebrities wander away from poolside to share their thoughts, they often – whether intentional or not – contribute to the misinformation about food and farmers.
Beyond Beef, identified as “plant-based ground,” will be rolled-out nationwide in the coming weeks.
After meeting with two leading plant-based alternative protein makers, Taco Bell has decided to go its own way.
“I question the validity of Plant News’ assertion that its lineup of male-model vegans is somehow equipped to bring ‘fashion’ to the masses.”
Oregon wheat farmers acted quickly during last year’s Substation Fire in Oregon that burned 78,425 acres.
The principals who publish the British medical journal The Lancet have created a commission to deal with ‘the world’s unhealthy diets’ — only their solution is as biased as their ideal diet is dull.
From comfort to high-tech: Food a serious quest at Olympics. And you won’t believe how much they’re going through.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway said he’s delaying the release of a draft version of the 2018 Farm Bill as he seeks bipartisan support.
Guess what? Now poultry lovers can enjoy the same heightened anxiety levels — and increased mortality — as red meat eaters!
Sued by a meat company last month alleging fraud, a New Hampshire woman has countersued, alleging a “bad faith” attempt to avoid payment for livestock.
More than 85% of grains, oilseeds sent by dry-bulk carriers.
After remaining fairly steady from 2008 to 2014, total U.S. meat production began to sharply increase in 2015—and consumers have responded by increasing annual meat consumption by 20 lb. in recent years. Cheaper feed and growing domestic and international demand have factored into growth. With relatively stable feed costs projected for the next couple of years, meat supplies will continue to increase faster than the rate of population growth in the U.S. through 2018, according to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute.
Russia banned pork from Brazil at a time that imports from the Latin American country, the biggest foreign supplier of the meat, have been rising
Have a Meaty New Year! Americans to Eat Record Amount in ’18 (1)
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw proposed GIPSA rule upsets Republican Iowa lawmaker
Beef, pork and chicken producers could add another 3 billion pounds of meat in the coming year.
China’s second-largest online mall to buy more than $1.2 billion of U.S. beef & pork over next three years.
Cargill Inc., one of the largest global agricultural companies, has joined Bill Gates and other business giants to invest in a nascent technology to make meat from self-producing animal cells amid rising consumer demand for protein that’s less reliant on feed, land and water.
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is one of the largest meat producers in the world. Now it’s investing more in meatless “meat” products
A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat companies and feed suppliers (ie. crop farmers), asking them to provide “pollution-free” feed.
Early in March, a massive wildfire swept across the Southern Plains states, burning 1.5 million acres of grassland, and affecting farmers and ranchers in three states--Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The human cost was significant--the rapidly moving fire killed seven people, either trying to save cattle or flee their homes. While the economic cost is still being tallied, we do know that at least 20,000 head of cattle and hogs were killed and an estimated 18,000 miles of fencing was destroyed.
Sellers of high-end pork, beef, and chicken agree: there simply aren’t enough facilities to humanely and safely kill their animals.
As JBS grew abroad, speculation of favorable treatment swirled. Now, Batistas say bribes were key part of plan to get capital.
An Obama-era measure meant to level the playing field for chicken growers is shelved, and the industry is delighted.
Seeks cut in injuries; pilot program to raise pay at 2 plants.
Exports for both beef and pork have been flexing their muscles in the market, and DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says that’s because of high consumer confidence coupled with a strong Dow.
During the Pro Farmer Profit Briefing, Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss the low lean hog and cash lean hog index and the contract highs in the futures cash market in cattle.
An American business group appealed to China on Tuesday to ease import restrictions on agricultural goods including genetically modified seeds and other biotechnology, highlighting complaints Beijing blocks market access despite its vocal support for free trade.
Both sides urge open markets amid U.S. protectionist tilt.
Trade negotiations with Taiwan would benefit beef and pork producers.