Topic: Cattle Ranchers

2 chapters across the catalog

Caconian
Episode 1897 1:41:12 - 1:45:30

1897: Caconian

Argentina Beef Deal, US Cattle Rancher Concerns

Donald Trump announced a deal to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef from Argentina to lower U.S. grocery prices. A "Boots on the Ground" cattle rancher warns that this move has already caused a 40-cent-per-pound drop in live cattle prices, threatening the profitability of American producers. The rancher argues that importing "scrap cuts" will de-incentivize U.S. herd rebuilding and compromise food quality.

ungreen
Episode 1659 1:00:47 - 1:04:08

1659: ungreen

Livestock Compensation, Bird Flu Testing Incentives

The USDA and CDC are developing plans to incentivize bird flu testing among cattle ranchers by offering financial compensation for culled herds. Currently, poultry farmers receive reimbursement for losses while cattle ranchers do not. The move aims to overcome rancher resistance to government testing on private property.