Commentary
Beef is in the news. Why? As a grass-finished beef producer, here is my perspective on the situation. It involves both long-term and short-term issues, and in most contexts, some are easier to solve than others.
Viewpoints
Opinion
Why America’s Beef Supply Is Shrinking—and What Could Fix It
The American domestic beef herd is at its lowest level since 1950.
Cows graze at a ranch in Tomales, Calif., on April 24, 2014. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Joel Salatin
Author
Joel F. Salatin is an American farmer, lecturer, and author. Salatin raises livestock on his Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. Meat from the farm is sold by direct marketing to consumers and restaurants.
