Are American farmers being boxed out of global marketplace?
Getting billions of dollars’ worth of agricultural goods exported from Western ports has apparently been difficult since about the middle of last year, when pandemic restrictions shut down whole economies. As…
Read More...COVID-19 expanded the direct-sales market
The COVID-19 pandemic disruption of the food system resulted in more consumers purchasing their food directly from farmers and ranchers. The new customers create opportunities for producers to begin direct…
Read More...How Biden can rein in the Big Meat monopoly
The meat industry is bad for farmers, workers, consumers, animals, and the environment. It should be the next target in Democrats’ antitrust push.
Read More...Pandemic highlights need for a more resilient local supply chain
Disruptions in the livestock supply chain during the pandemic have highlighted the importance of local food supply chains—in particular, meat processing facilities. A more resilient local supply chain would protect…
Read More...They Want to Start Paying Mother Nature for All Her Hard Work
The global system is built on buying and selling, but often, no one pays for the most basic goods and services that sustain life — water to drink, soil to…
Read More...Utah’s beef industry has room to grow, research suggests
In a recent report, researchers assess the potential for expanding meat processing capabilities in Utah and examine the potential demand for Utah beef. They conclude that there is growth potential…
Read More...Who will make the rules for genetically modified livestock?
The Biden administration is inheriting a turf battle between the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration over genetically modified livestock. The two agencies have been at odds…
Read More...Award-winning documentary explores native food sovereignty on the Crow Reservation
In some Native communities getting to a grocery store can take up to an hour and requires access to a vehicle. And there is no guarantee that the food there…
Read More...Pandemic reshapes sheep market
Sheep may be considered a “dual crop” livestock source. While that’s usually a good thing for evening-out income, the sheep industry is getting a one-two punch during the pandemic like…
Read More...Belching cows and endless feedlots: Fixing cattle’s climate issues
The United States is home to 95 million cattle. Changing what they eat could have a significant effect on emissions of greenhouse gases like methane that are warming the world
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