beef

The crossbreed gained some attention in the 1970s. Supporters today say there is big potential to provide better, healthier meat by combining the best qualities of the two animals, in just the right amount.

A coalition of groups ranging from beef producers and processors to environmental interests have laid out a collection of goals and action items to make raising cattle more sustainable and less taxing on the environment.

There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or adverse reactions related to consumption of the ground beef, which was shipped to stores nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

Consumers around the world bought more than double the amount of plant based meat alternatives during the pandemic. But that didn’t curb their appetite for the real thing.

The coronavirus swept through the nation’s meat processing facilities in 2020. Nearly two years into the pandemic, many are still searching for answers — and calling for change.

Even as tax dollars increasingly subsidize small meat processors, they struggle to make a profit while bearing the expenses of getting rid of the byproducts.

Ranchers in Nebraska are rebelling against "The Big Four" meat companies by planning their own beef processing plant. They’re seeking a transformation for themselves, the industry and western Nebraska.

In the cattle industry, four companies control about 80% of the meat processing industry. President Joe Biden has issued an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make new rules to make the market more competitive.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide loan guarantees to make it easier for processors to build new facilities, add on to existing ones and improve supply chains.

A larger White House campaign is targeting what it calls anti-competitive behavior in several industries, including meatpacking, in which over 80% of beef goes through just four companies.