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
Read More...New ag business program focuses on direct meat sales
The changing nature of the meat industry, even before the advent of COVID-19, may be offering producers new opportunities if they decide to sell direct. But that’s a big step.…
Read More...The quest for better beef
Vegans want to end the killing of animals. Scientists say livestock are accelerating climate change. COVID-19 is ravaging meat-packers. Texas beef is under fire—but all across the industry, from the…
Read More...Small processors step up to ease beef supply-chain woes
Meatpacking plant closures caused by coronavirus outbreaks, including one at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado, sent shockwaves through the food system. But some small producers were ready to seize…
Read More...2020 Colorado Drought and Beef Marketing Discussion
Check out this recorded discussion on long-term and short term forecast, tools for predicting forage production, and beef market outlook during 2020 drought. Featuring: Annie Overlin and Kevin Jablonski –…
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