State attorneys general request meat industry investigation 05.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer In a letter to US Attorney William Barr, officials express concerns about anticompetitive practices and industry concentration.Read More
Global pandemic weighs on Canadian cattle industry 04.23.2020 By Erica Shaffer Producers say they need business risk management tools and policies implemented soon.Read More
Cattle associations call for DOJ meat packer probe 04.22.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA is investigating, but the groups say it is taking too long.Read More
NCBA asks for more support for cattle producers 04.02.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The CARES Act includes $9.5 billion of USDA assistance to farmers and ranchers in response to COVID-19.Read More
Tyson, Hormel work to help suppliers, employees during outbreak 03.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The two companies ¬¬are making these moves in response to increased production during the coronavirus.Read More
US cattle producers, USDA react to coronavirus 03.17.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NCBA and USCA released plans for handling the situation.Read More
Cargill renews agreement with beef traceability partner 03.11.2020 By Erica Shaffer TrustBIX is responsible for cattle chain of custody as part of sustainability program.Read More
Sneak Peek: Where have all the meat cuts gone? 02.28.2020 By Jeff Savell and Kerri Gehring Kerri Gehring and Jeff Savell explain the impact of boxed beef on how beef is marketed in the US.Read More
Beef transparency program thriving 02.20.2020 By Joel Crews Progressive Beef is seeing record-setting participation throughout the food supply chain.Read More
USTR shares details of US, China trade deal 01.16.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The government agency said the Chinese market is demanding more imports because of the ASF outbreak.Read More