(Natural News) Cattle country has been abuzz since the announcement last month that a new cutting-edge beef processing plant has been proposed for Rapid City, South Dakota, that will handle 8,000 head per day. Now, many locals are questioning the availability of such high volumes of cattle as well as whether there is sufficient labor […]

(Natural News) A meat trade group has warned the federal government against meddling in the meat industry. They argue that government action by means of laws and mandates will cost meat producers millions of dollars. The trade group’s warning comes amid plans by lawmakers to draft new legislation supposedly benefiting cattle producers in the United States. […]

(Natural News) Large swarms of grasshoppers invaded the western U.S., devouring grains and other plants. The swarm came amid a drought that hit a number of western states. The grasshopper invasion also impacted farmers and ranchers looking for rangeland forage to feed their cattle with. Experts said the ongoing drought contributed to ideal conditions that […]