Trump increases beef imports due to supply challenges
Trump’s Executive Order Expands Beef Imports from Argentina Recently, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at increasing beef imports from Argentina. This move comes as consumers are grappling with rising prices amidst supply issues that have significantly impacted the U.S. cattle industry. The executive order reflects a trade agreement reached with Argentina last […]
Trump’s decision on beef imports won’t solve the actual issues US ranchers are dealing with
Beef Import Plan Faces Rancher Criticism The new beef import initiative aims to reduce prices but livestock ranchers argue it overlooks the real challenges faced by meat packers. “The system created by meat packers seems to benefit them at all costs, often leaving others in the dust,” remarked Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattle farmer from […]
RFK Jr announces the end of the battle against protein and the return of beef at a Nashville conference
Beef Is Back, Claims HHS Secretary “The protein wars are over,” declared Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a speech to ranchers in Nashville earlier this week. He mentioned that “beef is back on the menu” during a conversation with Buck Wehbein, president of the National Cattle and Beef Association (NCBA). […]
Recap of Episode 2 of ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’: “Hard Salt Beef”
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Recap: Episode 2 (“Hard Salt Beef”) So, the episode dives right into Dunk’s reflections on his past, specifically his time serving as a squire to Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Arlan, a knight who perhaps didn’t fit the usual mold, was never rich or even particularly well-known. It’s interesting to see […]
Beef prices increase by 16.4% year-over-year in December inflation report
Beef Prices Surge as Stocks Reach Historic Lows Nate Lempe, President and CEO of Omaha Steaks, commented on the rising prices of beef as the holiday season approaches. He emphasized that the U.S. needs to focus on rebuilding its beef herd. Recent inflation data indicates that U.S. households are spending more on beef products like […]
What are the revised dietary guidelines in the US? Increased beef tallow, reduced dyes
New Dietary Guidelines Introduced So, it’s time to say goodbye to those prepackaged meals and welcome in full-fat dairy, red meat, and olive oil. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released a new review of dietary guidance on Wednesday. This review encourages Americans to cut back on […]
Beef, smartphones, and health insurance: 8 items that will cost more in 2026
Rising Costs in 2026: What to Expect These days, it certainly feels like everything is costing more. In 2025, we saw significant increases in costs for food, healthcare, and utilities, amid ongoing worries about the rising cost of living. As some economists pointed out recently, while there’s hope for improvement in the U.S. economy in […]
Ground beef pulled from stores in 6 states due to potential E. coli risk
Recall of Grass-Fed Ground Meat Due to E. coli Risk More than 2,800 pounds of grass-fed ground meat are being recalled across six states because of potential E. coli contamination, as stated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This recall involves 90/10 ground meat produced by Mountain West Food […]
Ground beef recalled due to potential E. coli contamination
Recall of Grass-Fed Ground Meat in Multiple States There’s been a recall of grass-fed ground meat across six states due to a potential E. coli contamination, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Idaho’s Mountain West Food Group LLC initiated the recall, which affects over 2,800 pounds of raw […]
The smallest cattle herd in decades is contributing to higher beef prices.
U.S. Cattle Herds at Record Low American ranchers are currently dealing with the smallest cattle herds seen in 70 years. A combination of years of drought, escalating costs, and an aging workforce has severely impacted cattle numbers nationwide. Ranchers and agricultural economists seem to agree that rebuilding these herds will take quite a while, and […]