
Jay Truitt Tackles Cattle Shortages, Meat Labeling Secrets, and the Future of Ground Beef
Jay and Trent dig into rising beef prices, growing carcass weights, and why ground beef now makes up 47% of all beef demand. The conversation turns sharp when they tackle food labeling honesty, exposing how some processors use extenders and tumbling techniques to fake perfectly shaped meat products. Plus, get the inside scoop on major meatpacking plant closures at Tyson, JBS, and the ongoing Fort Morgan strike, and learn why outdated plant designs are colliding with modern food safety rules. This episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in your meat supply chain.






