Meat & Poultry

The beef checkoff has continuous interest in conducting research among U.S. consumers to better understand preparation methods and flavors used in beef preparation. Given the changing nature of availability of foods and preferences, the beef checkoff has been tracking these consumption patterns. Research was conducted in 2002, 2005 and again in 2012. …

Beef, pork and poultry prices are predicted to take a roller-coaster ride soon that is expected to end uphill next year, the result of the drought and a withering corn crop. …

Wednesaday more than 1,000 Capitol Hill lawmakers, staff, meat industry representatives and members of the media filled the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to celebrate July as National Hot Dog Month at the American Meat Institute (AMI) Annual Hot Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill. …

Simply put, basic economics of decreased supply and increasing demand are causing an increase in beef prices. Droughts in Texas and Oklahoma last year and Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming and Colorado this year have led to smaller cattle herds and thus less beef coming to market, said Ron Rowan, marketing director for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association …

Corn and livestock producers warned Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad on Tuesday that tough times are looming for farmers and the state's powerful agriculture industries as the drought gripping the state and nation gets worse. …