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Fast-growing animals make the meat industry billions. But as slaughter plants close, scientists seek new ways to put livestock on a diet.

05.20.2020
Emma Penrod
Why Covid-19 plant shutdowns could make the Big Four meatpackers even more profitable
05.14.2020
by Joe Fassler + H. Claire Brown
As major meat processors buckle under Covid-19 crisis, busy smaller competitors fight red tape
05.07.2020
by Baylen J. Linnekin
Small, independent chicken farmers are thriving during the pandemic
05.01.2020
by Chris Malloy
Trump uses executive power to declare meat plants “critical infrastructure” during pandemic—ensuring they remain open
04.28.2020
by Kate Cox + Joe Fassler
Tyson’s chairman said “the food supply chain is breaking.” Here’s why it’s more complicated—in 12 tweets.
04.27.2020
by The Counter
USDA announces it will revisit country of origin labeling
04.03.2020
by Sam Bloch
As a rancher, I feed people while caring for the land. So why wasn’t I feeding myself?
02.24.2020
by Ariel Greenwood
“Small chickens” in demand as more competitors add fried chicken sandwiches to menus
01.31.2020
by The Counter