With the national cattle herd in long term decline, producers have increasingly relied on larger animals to keep up with demand.
A Wisconsin Bill Wants to Give Money to Small Dairy Farms. Industry Groups Say Otherwise.
Records requests reveal how industry groups and legislators approach plans to alleviate rising costs to operate dairy farms.
Records requests reveal how industry groups and legislators approach plans to alleviate rising costs to operate dairy farms.
‘Could Have Been a Hell of a Lot Worse’: At Nebraska Plant, Adm Allowed Dangerous Dust to Build Up Beyond Safe Levels, Recordings Show
In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midland’s Fremont, Nebraska, facility experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust — about eight times the acceptable limit.
In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midland’s Fremont, Nebraska, facility experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust — about eight times the acceptable limit.
Increased Pesticide Use in Illinois Is Killing Native Oaks
While the amount of acres of soybeans and corn has remained stable for the past 25 years, the use of pesticides in Illinois has doubled. The state’s oldest trees are getting sick from the drift.
While the amount of acres of soybeans and corn has remained stable for the past 25 years, the use of pesticides in Illinois has doubled. The state’s oldest trees are getting sick from the drift.
A Cancer Fight in Rural Missouri: ‘Being From a Small Town Right Now Is Saving My Life.’
A cluster of counties in southeast Missouri have some of the highest colorectal cancer rates in the state.
A cluster of counties in southeast Missouri have some of the highest colorectal cancer rates in the state.
Trump Promised to Lower Food Prices, but They’re Still Going Up
As he campaigned against Kamala Harris, Trump said he would “defeat inflation.” Egg prices have decreased, but beef is doing the opposite.
As he campaigned against Kamala Harris, Trump said he would “defeat inflation.” Egg prices have decreased, but beef is doing the opposite.
Meat Consumption Grows in US and Asia, While Europe Is on the Decline
Since 2010, meat consumption habits in the US and Europe have diverged, while many of the countries with the greatest increases are in Asia.
Since 2010, meat consumption habits in the US and Europe have diverged, while many of the countries with the greatest increases are in Asia.
Recent Droughts Hit the Top Cattle Counties Hardest
The nation’s largest beef-producing counties have suffered from intense drought, helping to dwindle herds and drive up consumer prices.
The nation’s largest beef-producing counties have suffered from intense drought, helping to dwindle herds and drive up consumer prices.
Faster Lines, Less Federal Oversight and Rising Risks at US Pork and Poultry Plants
At some swine and poultry plants, line speeds are increasing and federal inspectors are stepping back. Industry groups support the changes, but critics warn about risks to food safety, worker health and animal welfare.
At some swine and poultry plants, line speeds are increasing and federal inspectors are stepping back. Industry groups support the changes, but critics warn about risks to food safety, worker health and animal welfare.
Pesticide Drift Is Catching Schools off Guard. Lawmakers Want to Require Notice Before Spraying.
More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying. Advocates say a new notification proposal would give educators and park staff time to move children indoors and reduce exposure.
More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying. Advocates say a new notification proposal would give educators and park staff time to move children indoors and reduce exposure.
A DOJ Investigation on Beef Prices Is a Red Herring
It’s not just beef — grocery prices overall keep rising. The real issue with beef is the shrinking US herd.
It’s not just beef — grocery prices overall keep rising. The real issue with beef is the shrinking US herd.
A Legally Accepted Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods in the US Is Years Away
California’s new state definition — the Real Food, Healthy Kids Act — sets the stage for a messy, protracted process at the federal level.
California’s new state definition — the Real Food, Healthy Kids Act — sets the stage for a messy, protracted process at the federal level.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Call for an Investigation Into Meatpacking Companies
The President blames beef monopolies for rising meat costs, ordering the Department of Justice to look into the ‘Big Four’ meatpackers.
The President blames beef monopolies for rising meat costs, ordering the Department of Justice to look into the ‘Big Four’ meatpackers.
Jack Link’s Beef: How the Snack Giant Is Lobbying Trump and Fighting the MAHA Movement
The world’s largest meat snack brand has spent millions on Trump campaigns and is advocating for support in the nation’s nutrition programs.
The world’s largest meat snack brand has spent millions on Trump campaigns and is advocating for support in the nation’s nutrition programs.
Farmers Were Exposed to Roughly Twice as Many Pesticides as General Population in EU Study
Even people outside of agriculture carried residue from dozens of chemicals after just one week, the study authors said. Many of these same chemicals, including several banned in Europe, are still in use across US farms.
Even people outside of agriculture carried residue from dozens of chemicals after just one week, the study authors said. Many of these same chemicals, including several banned in Europe, are still in use across US farms.
What You Should Know: Trump’s Deportations and the Impact on the Food System
The administration’s push to deport millions, along with the rollback of multiple immigration policies, has created labor shortages and fear from warehouses to meatpacking plants.
The administration’s push to deport millions, along with the rollback of multiple immigration policies, has created labor shortages and fear from warehouses to meatpacking plants.