The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says a new tariff exemption on imported beef sounds good for shoppers but leaves ranchers in the dark about how it'll work and what it means for their herds.
A new push is underway to break up the meatpacking industry's concentration. The administration is moving forward with legal action designed to give farmers and ranchers more control over how their animals get processed.
Retail beef prices have steadily climbed, with margins reaching $20.35 per head this year, highlighting the growing gap between wholesale costs and what consumers pay at the grocery store.
It's a tale of two industries—while ranchers are cashing in, packers are feeling the pinch. Let’s unpack this complex situation that impacts all of us.