red meat

Even with grocery bills climbing, Americans are still prioritizing meat in their diets. What’s behind this meaty trend?

As summer sizzles to life, meat sales are booming despite rising prices. The numbers might just surprise you as we head into grilling season.

“For 2026, we raised our beef production forecast by 190 million pounds," said World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

Recent beef checkoff-funded research adds to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role fresh beef plays in a healthy, sustainable diet.

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...