Beef - General
Ethan Guyer Jr., was charged with second-degree theft, first-degree fraudulent practice and a meat and poultry license violation.
The retail meat industry sold 500 million more packages in 2024 than they did in 2023. Of that 500 million-package growth, 62% was driven by millennials.
Livestock industry responds to 17-year-old Alonso Apodaca’s decision to let steers loose at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
For the first time in over 50 years, Slovakia detects foot-and-mouth disease in three farms.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is hyper-focused on poultry, but no vaccine is yet available. The agency has ‘separate work streams’ to address the virus in the ‘cattle and dairy’ industries, but dairy is not part of USDA’s primary focus for now.
The registration status for pork, beef and poultry plants across the U.S., including some owned by major producers, was changed from “effective” to “expired.”
The outbreak, discovered in the city of Gyor, is the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported since 1973.
U.S. Meat Export Federation released a study this week showing pork exports accounted for more than 100 million bushels of soybean demand last year. For corn, 525 million bushels were consumed by the beef and pork exported in 2024.
The impacts of tariffs on U.S. red meat is yet to be determined, but industry remains hopeful in the process of negotiations.
Alltech released the 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis which highlights the rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management.
Meat industry entrepreneur and innovator Doug Hankes of Western Smokehouse Partners says calculated risks changed the trajectory of his life and family business.
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
Beef packers saw losses of $195.60 per head and pork packers saw losses of $1.41 per head.
An increasing number of agricultural employers are offering a wellness program to employees, up to 71% from only 40% a couple of years ago.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
A recommendation to reduce, limit or avoid nutrient dense products like meat and poultry will have significant unintended nutritional consequences across all life stages, especially in those subpopulations of concern.
As a sixth-generation farmer, Hueneke Martens brings a holistic perspective to food and agriculture, always advocating for science, sustainability and resilience in food systems.
Cash cattle remained steady at $209.97 per cwt., while lean carcass hog prices came in slightly higher at $85.56 per cwt.
For farmers, managing high levels of stress is part of the job. Recent research suggests farmers aged 45 and up have an increased risk of heart disease compared to their non-farming peers.
USDA APHIS announced protocols to ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World Screwworm.
In a letter to President Trump, the Meat Institute provided strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers.
Updates from nutrition, genetics and equipment companies serving the livestock industry.
From college students to consumers, teaching takes center stage for University of Arkansas professor and Mom at the Meat Counter creator.
One recipient is a dual-degree veterinary student at the University of Minnesota, pursuing both a doctorate in veterinary medicine and a doctorate in population medicine.
USDA finalizes third new regulation under the Biden-Harris administration to create fairness and transparency for contract farmers.
Cash cattle averaged $202.96 per cwt., up from last week, while lean carcass hog prices were slightly down at $81.08 per cwt.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and state senators are introducing legislation to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold in Nebraska.
K-State assistant professor discusses protein labeling.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
November was an exciting month for U.S. red meat, with year-over-year gains across all categories.