The Beef About ‘Kill Cow Beef’: Where Does Your Burger Meat Come From?

Clear facts on the U.S. beef supply chain, “kill cow beef” debate, Steak ’n Shake’s grass-fed switch, and why prices are high in 2026.
The Journal

With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

American beef cow slaughter fell during the fall quarter by 19 percent from the same period in 2024, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released in the wake of the recent federal ...
AgWeb

Shrinking Slaughter Capacity: What’s Next in 2026?

The long-feared rightsizing of shackle spaces to more closely match the number of cattle has begun. “The market’s reaction to the November announcement was a good reminder that market volatility still ...
Animal JusticeOpinion

Canada’s Beef Industry Code of Practice Under Review (And Why It Fails Animals)

For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is being updated.