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“There’s the hardcore vegans, the hardcore vegetarians, but we’re seeing more and more flexitarians or reducetarians looking for plant-based options,” Maple Leaf Foods President Dan Curtin commented.

The U.S. has so far imposed tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, with Beijing retaliating in kind. Now, President Trump appears ready to up the ante to $200 billion.

Talks between the U.S. and Canada ended Friday without a deal on a new North American Free Trade Agreement, but discussions are expected to continue next week, according to a person familiar with the matter.

China and the U.S. resume trade talks this week, ending the hiatus after an earlier deal collapsed in May. Here’s what to watch in the talks.

The Asian longhorned tick made its first U.S. appearance last year in New Jersey, and since then has done what ticks do – hitch rides to new locations.

A new collaborative resource draws on experience and expertise of veterinarians and industry professionals who have worked on the front lines in cattle emergencies.

Genomic editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 offers tremendous potential for accelerating genetic progress, but a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) appears likely to stifle research and development.

Recent research suggests more emphasis on feed biosecurity, particularly in imported ingredients, could help reduce the risk of introducing foreign animal diseases to U.S. livestock herds.

Strong June results capped a huge first half of 2018 for U.S. beef exports. June pork exports were lower than a year ago for the second consecutive month, but first-half volume and value are ahead of last year’s pace.

The Trump administration said it’s weighing whether to increase the proposed tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent, stepping up pressure on Beijing to change its trade practices.