BEEF
From Latin American export booms to North Asian demographic shifts, industry leaders urge future-focused market diversification and product innovation.
The two new entities will emerge from the planned sale to CVC Capital Partners, splitting essential vitamin production from premix and precision nutrition.
A new employee has a lot to learn in the first few weeks, and farm managers can make the transition easier by setting expectations and making time to answer questions.
The legislation creates an on-farm processing exemption for small-scale farmers and ranchers, opening up affordable, direct farm-to-table meat sales.
A lifelong livestock advocate shares the bitter irony of developing a red meat allergy on the family farm and her battle to regain a normal life.
Instead of envying the success of beef and chicken in the U.S., agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor challenges pork producers to stop fighting over a shrinking slice of the protein market and start building a high-quality product that grows the entire pie.
While resilient global demand drove a 6% increase in July beef export value, temporary pseudorabies restrictions dragged monthly pork exports lower despite strong year-to-date gains.
While certain exclusions apply, this historic decision unlocks access to Africa’s third-largest economy, where high-end foodservice operators are already eager to secure premium U.S. cuts.
Funded through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program is opening $35 million in new grants to help partners across 14 states protect American farms, livestock and natural resources.
According to a new study, compliance costs from mandatory country-of-origin labeling would largely be passed to consumers, raising annual beef and pork prices by more than $1.1 billion.
Following a two-year interim term, Dan Shike has been named the permanent head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, bringing a record of $12 million in research and a deep commitment to the beef industry.
Jeff Schomburger will succeed Donnie King as Tyson Foods CEO in October as the company navigates rising cattle costs and supply challenges in its beef business.
At the USMEF Spring Conference, Ricardo Zúñiga highlights how industry voices protected the Central American trade floor — and what global risks could still dampen demand.
Renowned air quality expert and CLEAR Center director Frank Mitloehner takes the helm of UC Davis’ premier Department of Animal Science to lead its global mission in agricultural research and environmental sustainability.
Trump administration officials signal a settlement with the data firm as part of a broader investigation into market concentration among major meatpackers.
While pork export value is on a record-setting pace fueled by growth in Mexico and Japan, U.S. beef exports faced a decline in early 2026 due to limited market access in China.
A new reciprocal trade agreement with Ecuador is set to transform a minimal market into a promising opportunity for U.S. beef and pork producers.
After a federal appeals court ruling, Florida’s ban on cultivated meat remains in place, dealing a blow to the industry and reinforcing protections for livestock producers.
Sales at a record high, Americans view meat as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
New trade agreement with Taiwan eliminates barriers and expands market access for U.S. beef and pork exports.
Pork exports on track for top-three year despite slight November dip. Meanwhile, beef finds momentum in the Middle East, according to the latest U.S. Meat Export Federation report.
October results are in and the data is positive for the U.S. red meat industry.
Updated guidelines from USDA and HHS urge Americans to focus on protein, full-fat dairy, fruit and veggies and avoid processed foods.
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
An economic study that found the meat and poultry processing industry contributes $57.3 billion to the U.S. economy and provides 584,000 jobs.
August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports. But beef exports were sharply lower than a year ago, impacted heavily by an impasse with China that has effectively locked U.S. beef out of the world’s largest import market.
An array of trade barriers continue to prevent the red meat industry from reaching its trade potential in specific markets within Europe and Southeast Asia.