Meat
The Meat Institute’s latest brief empowers U.S. producers to replace generic global averages with precise, peer-reviewed data that reflects modern efficiency.
Sales at a record high, Americans view meat as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
Establishments using a U.S.-origin claim on FSIS-regulated products will need to provide access to documentation demonstrating how the product meets regulatory criteria. FSIS also updated guidelines for label approval.
Customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. That is helping the industry overcome market challenges, explained USMEF’s Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Conference in Indianapolis.
Strong quarterly results reflect a steady market for protein-rich staples such as pork, meat cuts and sausages, as persistent inflation and still-high cost-of-living prompt consumers to prioritize home-cooked meals.
Landmark deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to shrink the goods trade deficit while opening new markets for U.S. farmers, says Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
Because of the temporary nature of the H-2B visa, the Meat Institute says H-2B visas are often not used by meatpacking workers.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is a good first step toward recognizing the nutritional value of meat after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption, Meat Institute says.
K-State’s Glynn Tonsor says the July Meat Demand Monitor revealed positive trends in meat consumption and consumer attitudes toward protein purchases.
This critical role represents the interests of America’s farmers and ranchers and the U.S. government in trade talks with foreign nations by working to reduce trade barriers, opening new markets, and eliminating unfair trade practices.
“Guide to Meat Processing” provides the science behind the ingredients and methodology used for processing meat and poultry products.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils 5-point plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness.
The Nebraska was the “largest worksite enforcement operation” in the state during the Trump presidency, the Homeland Security Department said. U.S. Congressman Don Bacon told local media 75-80 people were detained.
Nearly 300 employees are out of a job, and the company will transition the work to three other production facilities in Wisconsin and Kansas.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
USDA says funding increase will ensure American-produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.
The research suggests offering the high-quality protein has broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.
The deal decreases U.K.’s ethanol tariff from 19% to 0%, creates an opportunity for cattle ranchers to export millions more and opens a $100 million market with free access for rice farmers, says Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture.
Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb muscle cuts were the largest in more than five years.
Updated equipment provides students with real-world learning opportunities while offering local consumers a variety of popular meat products.
USMEF submitted comments to address higher shipping fees and possible port reductions that would affect the red meat industry.
Consumers are staying true to their core values and buying products they feel good about. However, animal ag needs to stay alert as there has been an uptick in direct actions from animal rights groups.
Africa trade seminar matches U.S. exporters with buyers from 12 countries.
There’s no question the U.S. public likes meat. That’s critical to purchasing decisions, says K-State’s Glynn Tonsor. But the reality is consumers must have the financial ability to pay for it.