The price of corn has shot up 8% during the week of Oct. 11 alone, bringing the total rise to close to 50% in the last three months. As farmers cull herds to save feed costs, meat supplies will shrink -- and the price of hamburger and pork chops will be rising.
The locavore, or local food, movement is gaining momentum, driven in part by increasing awareness about the importance of quality food. Nationwide, small, local farms have tapped into a growing market by selling meat and produce to nearby consumers and choosy restaurant chefs.
Hoping to stop more small ranches from failing, the Obama administration has proposed a new antitrust rule. But ranchers are divided about whether it will help or hurt them. At a workshop Friday, some argued the rule could end up reducing their earnings.
Will the Wright County Egg recall leave the whole industry with egg on its face? Even though only one egg producer has been linked to the salmonella cases, the recall might end up turning consumers off eggs, if the spinach and beef recalls are any indication.
It's hard to beat a mouthwatering steak grilled on the barbecue during the summer. But which ones provide the best sizzle for the price? Fortunately, tough times mean that most people don't have to go for the least expensive cuts. This year, the higher-quality cuts now sell for less. Here are the 10 most popular cuts for grilling this summer.
More Americans are developing a taste for bison, with consumption growing at double digits for each of the past five years. Can the bison industry keep up?
A news report says the government is preparing to launch an investigation into whether the nation's largest meat packing companies have been manipulating and driving down cattle prices. But industry insiders are skeptical.
Meat eaters, brace yourselves for higher prices in the months to come. After a long economic slide, U.S. beef prices are rising again, as demand both at home and abroad increases. American consumers must now compete with Asian customers for popular beef short ribs.
