Animal Protein Continues to be Plentiful for American Consumers
Meat lovers, get ready! New USDA forecasts suggest your favorite proteins are on the rise in the coming years.
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U.S. Meat Sales Reach Record High as Consumers Prioritize Protein
Even with grocery bills climbing, Americans are still prioritizing meat in their diets. What’s behind this meaty trend?
Ag Groups Asking Congress to Address Prop 12 in Farm Bill
California's Proposition 12 is stirring up quite the debate. Farmers and lawmaker groups are rallying for some major changes.
WASDE Report Very Quiet
The latest crop report is out, and while most numbers stayed put, sugarcane is seeing a surprising little bump.
Latest Forecast Shows Mixed Expectations For Proteins
The latest USDA meat production forecast showed mixed changes for this year and next.
USDA Issues August Livestock Report
Based on the mid-year cattle report, a further tightening is expected of calves available for placement in late 2025 and early 2026.
Beef Production Drops More Than Expected
USDA said last week beef output will fall more than previously expected in 2025 and 2026 amid reduced slaughter and lower dressed weights.
Congress To Discuss California's Prop 12
All of Farm Country will be watching D.C. on Wednesday as the House Agriculture Committee holds a hearing on California's Proposition 12.
Despite China Drop, Beef Enjoyed A Strong April
Exports of U.S. beef trended lower in April due in large part to obstacles in China.
“China we knew would have an off month in April. It was really the start of the disruption and the height of the tariffs, almost 150% tariffs on beef throughout April," said U.S. Meat Ex...
New Campaign Against Prop 12 Begins
The Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign urging Congress to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12. The Center calls it an “overreaching law” that’s driving up U.S. grocery prices. The “Food...