Boom In Prices, ‘Locavores’ Mean Choices For Ranchers
The telltale slurp of rubber boots in thick, sloppy mud signals the arrival of Jim Sly marching toward a giant red barn, a thundering herd of nervous cows in the foreground. …
Meat & Poultry
Green Fields: Tyson Joins Worker Verification Program
Tyson Foods said it has become a full member of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program to verify the legal status of workers. …
Paula Deen A Boon For Smithfield Foods
Hey, y’all. Paula Deen has brought big bucks to Smithfield Foods, along with her bubbly personality and TV ads, company officials said last week. …
Meat Prices Rising
Rib eye or ground sausage, nary a cut of beef or pork has escaped rising prices. Strong demand for cattle and hogs amid weak supply is driving up prices for popular types of meat, although other food prices have been nearly flat. …
As Bison Demand Rises, So Does Need For Ranchers
Bison ranchers from across the U.S. are gathering in Denver this week to figure out how to recruit more people into the bison business and ratchet up the meat supply. That’s because a shortage of bison is pushing prices to a near-record high. …