Jim Matheson

Bison raised on American and Canadian ranches now has duty-free entry into the EU, and since no other country produces it commercially, U.S. ranchers have the entire new market to themselves.

The recent trade deal with the European Union eliminates a 20% tariff on imports of American bison.

American bison is trying to gain access to the Japanese market.  Industry officials recently had an opportunity to meet face to face with Japanese officials during a visit to some U.S. bison processing facilities.  Jim Matheson, Executive Director of the National Bison Association, said they’ve lobbied Japan for access for several years.   "It so happened ...

The bison industry is a unique part of the world of agriculture.  The American Bison, whose population once exceeded 30 million animals, was decimated to near extension in the late 19th century.  However, the bison now numbers over 400,000 head across North America.  And according to ...