Meat
New research shows I’m not the only one who upped my cooking game last year. A new study provides insight into which cooking and consumption habits are likely to continue into the new year and beyond.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, a farmer and businessman from southeast Iowa came up with an idea that has now grown into an expanding online marketplace known as ChopLocal.
November U.S. beef exports jumped 6% higher, the largest since July 2019. Meanwhile, U.S. pork exports January-November set new annual records for both volume and value.
Driven by higher estimates for pork, the China total meat import forecasts were revised up for both 2020 and 2021, according to the USDA Livestock and Poultry World Markets and Trade report.
Efforts to protect the men and women working to keep Americans’ refrigerators full are working, says Meat Institute president and CEO Julie Anna Potts.
A worker was recently killed in an accident at the Tyson Foods plant in Sherman, Texas.
Despite guidance from international health organizations stating imported food shipments are an unlikely source of COVID-19 transmission, the Chinese government implemented sample testing procedures at ports of entry.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the USDA will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
When it comes to meat export markets, particularly pork, 2020 was a year to remember. Here’s why 2021 holds promise for both U.S. pork and beef export opportunities.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration for Hours of Service (HOS) waivers for the transportation of livestock and livestock feed through Feb. 28, 2021.
Beijing says it supports domestic companies purchasing a certain amount of U.S. farm produce.
Collegiate meat judging is a competitive sport. In fact, it’s so competitive, some team members at Texas Tech University are recruited in middle school. U.S. Farm Report gets a taste of why the team is so successful.
From comfort to high-tech: Food a serious quest at Olympics. And you won’t believe how much they’re going through.
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.
An Indiana Mennonite church provides thousands of meals through meat donation.
Farmers who raise and sell their meat locally have more control over their marketing decisions, and receive higher prices for their product than those selling to buyers outside their regions, says USDA.
Tyson registered several trademarks for plant-based products and the company needs no capital to compete with likes of Beyond Meat.
Six consumers shared their meat purchasing habits, including how much price, taste, appearance, animal welfare, antibiotics and labeling claims matter during the opening session of the Animal Ag Alliance’s Summit.
It’s the glorious man-made foodstuff billed as the cure for everything from global warming to animal cruelty to flat feet. What’s not to like about fake meat - unless you have an allergy?
A bill has recently been signed into law in Oklahoma that will prohibit deceptive or misleading labeling of meat products, and in essence prevents cell cultured or plant based products from using meat terms.
The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.
U.S. red meat exports had a strong finish to the third quarter, according to data compiled by USDA agencies (Foreign Agriculture Service and the Economic Research Service).
The University of Illinois meat science research group was wrapping up a big project and the meats judging team was preparing to host a regional contest. Then, in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 sent everyone home.
Dutch company Meatable’s goal is to “satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without harming people, animals or the planet.”
President Donald Trump said he would terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and sign a new trade accord with Mexico, potentially leaving Canada out of the bloc.
Meat costs are finally going up, and that’s weighing on a dining industry that’s already reeling from rising minimum wages.
Pork exports continue to maintain a record pace in 2020, increasing 10% year-over-year in September. Beef exports were fairly steady with last year in major Asian markets, but trended lower overall.
WeWork’s enforced vegetarianism is a warning to livestock producers.
U.S. livestock and grain producers visited Japan Sept. 3-8 to meet with buyers of U.S. pork and beef and get a firsthand look at this leading international market for U.S. red meat.
Americans eat nearly 50 billion burgers a year—about 3 burgers a week for each person in the U.S. While May 28th is National Burger Day, we can’t help but add a slice of cheese to celebrate all over again!