Turbulent meat prices could push Americans to buy a year’s worth of beef at a time — a huge shift to how we think about meat.

Bulking Up

During the pandemic’s supply chain disruptions, at least 18 tribes in the U.S. opted to vertically integrate. Several years later, they are thriving.

Sovereignty Matters: Native Americans Build Their Own Meat Processing Facilities

Hundreds of school districts have started offering plant-based alternatives in recent months — what’s behind the shift, and what do these meals look like?

The Vegan School Lunch

Amid the carnivore diet’s viral surge, farmers grapple with profit and principles.

Keeping Up With the Carnivores

The grocery aisle makes a lot of promises, but are industrial meat farms living up to their claims?

The Illusion of Antibiotic-Free Meat

Named for leading their fellow livestock into slaughter, these betrayers aren’t as common as they used to be. But they’re still around.

Whatever Happened to the Judas Goats?

You’ve likely heard about the benefits of eating bugs for the health and sustainability of our planet. But is the American palate ready?

Insects for Dinner: Separating the Hope from the Hype

Should meat from cattle raised in, say, Brazil, be allowed to carry a sticker that says “Made in USA?” The USDA wants your thoughts.

“They’re Doing Fraud”: Meat Producers Weigh in on USA Labels

A reintroduced bill in Congress might help with a shortage of meat processing plants. Experts say there’s a lot more to the problem.

Will More Money for Small Meat Processors Fix the Supply Chain?

“The cattle are ready but the lockers are full.”

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