Internal documents show that the trade association for U.S. beef production knew about livestock’s outsized role in global warming by 1989

A new survey reveals that 60% of shoppers are buying less beef or skipping it altogether due to high prices. Young people from Generation Z are driving the trend towards plant-based proteins, with 52% considering alternative options.

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that eating two servings of unprocessed beef daily has no adverse effects on traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Key findings include consistent evidence from RCTs showing lean beef consumption can be part of a heart-healthy diet.

Researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet with moderate portions of lean beef did not increase blood levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), an emerging indicator of cardiovascular disease risk. This suggests that dietary quality is more important than the amount of beef eaten in relation to heart health.

A study in the Galápagos Islands found that livestock farming is associated with perceived negative changes in local biodiversity. The study involved livestock producers and found associations between the expansion and intensification of farming and changes in biodiversity.

University of Tennessee economist Charles Martinez recommends updating sales data reporting methods to account for the growing 'beef on dairy' trend. The trend involves breeding dairy cattle specifically for beef production, generating higher premiums for crossbred calves.

The UCSF Industry Documents Library has made public nearly 700 internal documents from Fleet Farm, a Midwest retailer accused of ignoring an internal warning before selling firearms to a straw buyer. The documents, part of a lawsuit alleging negligence, provide a new resource for researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand ...