Retail Beef
OSU with Osage Nation recently concluded its inaugural Meat Mastery Program, a hands-on experience aimed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge on multi-species meat harvesting and value-added processing.
Families can expect to pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout for 10 people, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports, a decrease of 3% year over year, yet 14% higher than two years ago.
Following remarkable export totals posted in the first half of 2022, this year has continued to fall short. However, a rebound in travel, tourism and other foodservice has continued to support beef demand abroad.
Though rooted in tradition, this father-daughter duo is stepping into new territory, using genomic testing and creating their own specialty beef label to add value and increase efficiency in their operation.
The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand is expanding to include grass-fed product, to “provide premium beef for every liking,” at select stores and restaurants.
The rise in dollar stores across rural America is no secret, but how are consumers using them to fulfill their food needs?
The Hadricks, both fifth-generation beef producers in South Dakota noticed a need for a small packing plant in their area to help not only themselves but also their rural community. The result? North Prairie Butchery.
Despite facing headwinds in late 2022 through the start of 2023, U.S. beef exports may be looking up, according to data released by USDA and a report compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
When it comes to meat, what is your state most hungry for? Data shows meat eaters across the nation are looking for variety and tend to have a geographic component to recent consumer preferences.
Misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock continue, despite efforts of the scientific community, who emphasize, “mRNA from a vaccine will NOT be passed along in meat.”
The best place to reach consumers is at the meat case - that’s why there are so many labels on products. To be successful, brands must create messages that resonate and matter to its ideal customer.
USDA sent a letter to the 18 largest meat and poultry processors to request all actors in the food supply chain take steps to prevent or eliminate illegal child labor, which has risen 69% since 2018.
A small (but loud) group of animal rights extremists and vegan activists are working hard to eliminate choice. They are doing so by applying intense pressure to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands. Here’s how.
February U.S. pork and beef exports totals and values mixed, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the USMEF, with momentum continuing for pork and beef slightly lower year-over-year.
Researchers investigate the interaction of national beef slaughter and price spread to debunk price spread concerns in the beef industry.
A semi-trailer carrying $275,000 worth of beef from the JBS USA processing plant in Grand Island, Neb. did not make it to its destination, with the company reporting the incident of theft to the police earlier this week.
‘Tis the season for corned beef and cabbage to be on the menu! Ever wondered how “corned beef” came to be? Here’s a quick history lesson on the widely popular St. Patrick’s Day meat!
Closing the meat labeling “loophole,” Justin Tupper with the United States Cattlemen’s Association shares his thoughts on the recent USDA update to voluntary labeling standards and what it means for cattle producers.
After easing China’s COVID restrictions and a wave of COVID moved through its residents, Chinese consumers are quickly returning with an excess of cash in hand, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports.
Two-thirds of consumers say transparency in animal protein is extremely or very important, says Merck Animal Health, as part of the company’s results in its first consumer transparency research study.
Fifty groups and organizations recently sent a letter to Congress members encouraging reintroduction of the American Beef Labeling Act in 2023.
U.S. pork and beef export markets may have unique opportunties in 2023, capitalizing on the competetive opportunity for U.S. pork exports in key markets and diversifying the portfolio of U.S. beef products.
While optimism for U.S. red meat exports to China builds in the long-term, bumpy months may be ahead in the short term.
A recent USDA trade mission to Kenya determined that ecommerce in the area, post-COVID, has huge growth potential and signs of demand for U.S. red meat products.
Retail beef prices are higher, but the more relevant prices are featured prices on the ads that are reported every week by USDA and provide a much more realistic picture of retail meat case activity.
Cattle feeders capitalized on a tighter supply of market-ready cattle last week, while packers came back with sharply higher bids as they competed to own inventory needed to fulfill boxed beef sales commitments.
Three Florida men have been arrested for stealing semi-loads of frozen beef and pork from packing plants across the Midwest since June 2021.
Beef steak has historically been a popular cut among beef consumers, both at retail and foodservice. Here’s a look at a recent study, monitoring beef steak’s performance within five primary demand drivers.
For Joey and Jenell McHenry, finding their niche has allowed them to plant their stakes and build a diversified operation that continues to pick up steam.
Nebraska Beef Ltd. pleads guilty to allegations of misrepresented beef grading records in a company-wide scheme.