red meat

Oregon could soon have an officially designated state steak.  A bill in the legislature aims to honor the T-Bone.   “It features two premium cuts, the strip steak and the tenderloin, symbolizing the diversity and strength of ranching operations across the state," noted Oregon Cattlemen’s Association President-Elect Diane Wirth.  She added her group unanimous...

U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt American red meat exports.

North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region.

California tomato farmers are expecting only a modest decline in output this year. But growers fear drought conditions could lead to a bigger drop in tomato production next year.

The COVID-19 crisis has not slowed demand for organic produce, and Alberton’s executive Jim Donald sees “no ceiling” as demand continues to grow.

**Stay-at-home protocols have caused severe losses for county fairs and some fair boards have said their operations may not survive losses in revenue from canceled events at local fairgrounds. The closures have also hurt students who raise livestock for 4-H or FFA projects...

The number of hepatitis A illnesses potentially linked to fresh conventional blackberries from the grocery store Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has risen to 14.

Meat consumption among Americans has increased. USDA says total consumption of red meat, poultry, fish and shellfish rose nearly 8% in the most recent four-year period.

Could a developing drought in New Zealand help the global supply and demand picture for milk markets?

In a very interesting report from McMaster University, they found that people consuming higher levels of red meat and dairy are likely to live longer.