Neonics: Poison, Profit, and Policy
Take a highly toxic pesticide with limited efficacy and bundle it to increase sales. Use market power to make neonics the default option for feed crop farmers. Somehow convince the U.S. government that this widely dispersed toxin does not need to be monitored or regulated. Stand by while myriad species are harmed and the potential for human health risk grows.
Comparisons of Animal Food Consumption
How does U.S. per capita total meat consumption compare to the world average? U.S. per capita meat consumption (red meat and poultry) is about 2.8 times the size of average world consumption. Using FAO figures for 2022:[1] World = ~98 lbs. U.S. = ~271 lbs. The FAO figures do not align with the U.S. consumption figures […]
Per Capita Dairy & Egg Consumption
How much dairy milk is used per capita to produce all dairy products? In 2023, the U.S. per capita consumption of milk from cows on a “milk-equivalent milk-fat basis” was 661 lbs.[1] Because a variety of products are made from milk (e.g., butter, cheese, and yogurt), the USDA calculates the total amount of consumed fluid […]
Per Capita Meat Consumption
What is U.S. per capita total meat consumption? In 2024, U.S. per capita total meat consumption: Retail weight = 227 lbs.[1] Total meat consumption has increased by ~17% from 1970:[2] The USDA’s “red meat” category includes beef, veal, pork, lamb and mutton.[3] The “poultry” category includes broilers, other chicken (egg-laying hens), and turkeys.[4] Together, they […]
Meat Consumption Data Overview
Why is it important to track the consumption of meat and other animal-sourced foods? Consumption data for meat and other animal-sourced foods can help in evaluating: Overall trends in the size and impacts of the factory farming system. Health concerns, e.g., how does consumption match up to nutrition research or USDA guidelines. Comparisons to other […]
Factory farm manure is a pollutant – the valuable fertilizer pretense is wearing thin
Factory farm manure creates nutrient pollution that poisons waterways, kills wildlife, and degrades drinking water. That reality has been obscured by federal agencies and the animal ag industry for decades.
The Animal Ag Industry: Hiding in Plain Sight
Factory farming wears a thin but effective disguise. Because of our appetite for cheap meat, we’re easily taken in by labels with red barns or photos of family farmers with cows on pasture.