Cattle

For years U.S. livestock producers have been measured against generic global averages that often understate the efficiencies of modern domestic production. The Meat Institute released a report in April 2026 titled Emissions Factors Brief that lays out methods for companies to doc...

Sale barns remain central gathering places for U.S. livestock producers, and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln study found they deliver social value beyond animal sales. Researchers observed that 63% formed friendships at auctions, and attendees describe sale barns as places to co...