Livestock, animal protein ‘too precious’ to reduce: study By Chris Moore on 4/18/2023 A recent study highlighted the importance of livestock and the meat it creates. The peer-reviewed paper was published in the Oxford University Press’ Animal Frontiers journal. The article builds on scientific debate and evidence developed through the International Summit on the Societal…

Plus: Learn how we can support local food systems in our upcoming webinar! FARM ACTION FOCUS: CHECKOFF CORRUPTION — IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER You may be familiar with catchy phrases like “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” or “The Incredible, Edible Egg” — but what’s behind these slogans? They are actually the product of one of…

BY NIK POPLI APRIL 6, 2023 4:24 PM EDT It’s been more than a year since the U.S. launched its battle against high inflation. Yet, nearly every grocery item still costs more than it did in the past. A bag of potato chips that could have been purchased for $5.36 last year will cost you…

UFCW Locals call on U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith to support bill protecting meatpacking workers AG Week Noah Fish April 4 Excerpt: United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 1189, 1155 and 663 recently called on U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith to co-sponsor The Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act. In a statement submitted to…

USDA commodity checkoff programs put swamp politics ahead of farmers By: Jonathan Buttram, Marty Irby 04/05/2023 Beef and pork consumption have fallen in recent years In 2023, consumption of chicken in the United States has hit an all-time high, outpacing that of beef or pork. According to the Department of Agriculture, beef was consumed at…

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America "Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer" For Immediate Release R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this news release on Facebook here or view the web version here. R-CALF USA Warns Congress of Catastrophic Consequences Unless Farm Bill Includes Meaningful Reforms BILLINGS, Mont., March 23,…

View this email in your browser Forward to a Friend Dear Readers, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree are expanding at a breakneck pace across urban neighborhoods and small towns alike. The evidence shows that these stores are not merely a symptom of economic distress — they’re a cause of it. Today we published…

Developer says Colorado Springs mayoral race will cost $1 million, supports Wayne Williams COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — 13 Investigates has uncovered ties between the most powerful developer in the area, Norwood Development Group, and the mayoral race in Colorado Springs. Norwood Development Group is behind a confidential plan to pump $1 million into candidate…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Balkcom Executive Director, American Grassfed Association carrie (303) 591-3978 American Grassfed Association Applauds USDA’s Proposed Rule on "Product of USA" Label Claim American Grassfed Association celebrates USDA’s proposed rule to limit the “Product of USA” label exclusively to meat, poultry, and eggs derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed…

Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels By JONEL ALECCIA today FILE – In this photo made on June 16, 2022, rows of fresh cut beef is in the coolers of the retail section at the Wight’s Meat Packing facility in Fombell, Pa. Federal agriculture officials on Monday, March 6, 2023 released…