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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Cattle ban at the border sparks beef shortages and plant closures

American beef plants are under threat as the number of cattle destined for their facilities stays far below historical levels, reflecting the smallest herd in more than half a century. Cattle placed in feedlots, where animals are fed until ready to be slaughtered, are expected to have dropped in November to the lowest levels for the month since 2015, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Why You Should Never Compare Wagyu To Black Angus Beef - Tasting Table

Wagyu is a totally different eating experience from all other types of beef. It's hard to compare apples and oranges.
Food & drink
fromFortune
5 months ago

As if Texas floods weren't enough, now there's a fast-approaching flesh-eating parasite from Mexico

The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, citing the further north movement of the flesh-eating New World screwworm fly in Mexico.
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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The life and death of a laundered' cow in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's beef industry is a major driver of Amazon deforestation, with a complex supply chain complicating efforts to ensure sustainability.
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