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The very narrow spread between CAB and Choice product, reduced even further from last week, represents a great buying opportunity for the premium brand.
CAB Insider: Cutout Values Take Another Sharp Increase

The very narrow spread between CAB and Choice product, reduced even further from last week, represents a great buying opportunity for the premium brand.

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CattleFax: 2017 Second Most Profitable Year, Can Prices Hold?

Greg Henderson says the cash fed cattle market has rallied $4 to $5. Cash fed cattle prices jumped to $4 per cwt to $130 during Friday, with dressed sales in the north were $5 higher at $205 per cwt

<p>The Beyond Burger is one example of an alternative meat.</p>
Fake Meat: A Threat To The Beef Industry?

The beef industry is watching the popularity of alternative proteins of plant-based and meatless burgers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) even added fake meat to its policy agenda.

February is Heart Month according to the American Heart Association. The association says heart disease is the number one leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. 

More than 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day.
 
As more people focus on a heart-healthy diet, there is growing uncertainty about animal proteins and cardiovascular health. Beef is often in question.
Debunking Myths About Heart-Healthy Proteins

As more people focus on a heart-healthy diet, there is growing uncertainty about animal proteins and cardiovascular health. Beef is often in question.

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Tyson Foods on the Hunt for Acquisitions

Tyson Seeking to Boost Food Brands as It Hunts for Acquisitions

U.S. Beef Roadshow a Successful Launch for Market Development Efforts in China
U.S. Beef Roadshow a Successful Launch for Market Development Efforts in China

The U.S. Beef China Roadshow, organized by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) with support from the Nebraska Beef Council. brought exporters and importers together in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Brazil Agriculture Ministry Says Fresh Beef Exports to U.S. May Resume in October
Brazil Agriculture Ministry Says Fresh Beef Exports to U.S. May Resume in October

The ban on fresh Brazilian beef exports to the U.S. could end after the U.S. finishes its review of documents sent in response to questions raised in a U.S. veterinary mission to Brazil earlier this year.

Evaluating Food Safety Risk of Toxoplasma gondii in Meat Products
Evaluating Food Safety Risk of Toxoplasma gondii in Meat Products

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the leading foodborne pathogens in the United States.

Meat of the Matter: Street Scents
Meat of the Matter: Street Scents

Officials in the country's biggest city are ready to confront a serious urban problem that's ruining the lives of millions of New Yorkers: Street vendors cooking over charcoal grills. I kid you not.

The BMJ Stands by Study Questioning Scientific Validity of U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The BMJ Stands by Study Questioning Scientific Validity of U.S. Dietary Guidelines

2015 peer-reviewed article by Nina Teicholz had been target of an unprecedented retraction effort.

Meat of the Matter: Reasons for Gratitude
Meat of the Matter: Reasons for Gratitude

It's the season of thankfulness, and you can't call yourself a commentator if you don't file a column all about we should be grateful. These days, however, there's a genuine urgency to that tradi

Meat Exporters Facing Regulatory Challenges in the Philippines

The Philippines is consistently a top 10 market for U.S. red meat exports.

GIPSA settles case with Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
GIPSA settles case with Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

The case results in a civil penalty and additional compensation to producers.

Lighter Side: KFC sunscreen smells like fried chicken
Lighter Side: KFC sunscreen smells like fried chicken

It's safe to say this isn't your average sunscreen.

Lighter Side: Crickets for lunch, anyone?
Lighter Side: Crickets for lunch, anyone?

A chef who cooks with insects will be featured at the Iowa State University Insect Zoo's Bug Village Aug. 27.

Meat of the Matter: After the Brexit
Meat of the Matter: After the Brexit

After British voters turned their backs on the European Union, markets went crazy, pundits predicted disaster and even soccer teams were worried. But one result was a positive one.

Coming this Friday: Exclusive one-on-one interview with Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States
Coming this Friday: Exclusive one-on-one interview with Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States

Coming this Friday: Don't miss our Meat of the Matter columnist, Dan Murphy's industry-exclusive one-on-one interview with Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States.

Spam (the meat) museum moved to new location
Spam (the meat) museum moved to new location

It's an American icon, of sorts, and people love to make fun of it, but Spam has a long and interesting history. Now its contributions and fun facts can be seen by all at a new museum location in Austin, Minn.

China tells citizens to go easy on meat, eggs
China tells citizens to go easy on meat, eggs

Can there be too much of a good thing? According to the Chinese government, that answer is a resounding "yes."