Beef Shortages Are Coming – Prepare Now

In February 2024, the USDA announced that the American beef industry has reached a historic low, with beef cattle inventory dropping to 28.2 million—the lowest level since the 1970s.

Agricultural economists cite several reasons for this decline, including persistent drought, high feed costs, and inflation. Others note that high prices are due to ranchers raising fewer cattle. While these factors contribute to the shortage and rising prices, there is a more troubling issue at hand. A war on food is unfolding, with meat at the center of this conflict. Read on to uncover the alarming reality facing the meat industry in America and how you can prepare for skyrocketing prices and imminent shortages.

Most Beef Sold in the USA Is Not from the USA

If you ask most Americans where their meat comes from, many mistakenly believe it originates from cattle farms within the USA. However, the reality is quite different: the majority of beef purchased in the states is imported from other countries.

Where Does Our Beef Come From?

Montana Ranch and Cattle Company explains:

"Our beef imports come from all over the world, apparently now including Paraguay. Other countries we import from include, but are certainly not limited to: Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, Namibia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, China, and...the list continues. The beef we import is mostly lean meat trim, and like 50/50 trim, is really not a marketable product as a stand-alone item. But, when mixed with 50/50 trim, multinational packers can create a product many of us know well: 80/20 or 90/10 ground beef. Today, thanks to the fact that there is no mandatory ‘Country of Origin’ labeling law, consumers are consuming beef raised and slaughtered in these foreign countries under the guise that it's a product of the USA."

It's not just beef that's being imported. Did you know that 74% of our lamb is also imported into the USA? Just three generations ago, we had 56 million head of lamb. Now, we have only five million.

Ensuring Your Family Eats USA-Made Protein

To ensure your family consumes protein sourced from the USA, it's essential to be aware of the origins of your meat products. Look for labels that specify "Product of the USA" and support local farmers and ranchers whenever possible.

By making informed choices, you can help sustain American agriculture and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly where your food comes from.

Farmers Are Being Forced Out

Our local farmers are being regulated out of business, contributing to the reduction of US cattle for beef.

Recent regulations aimed at “protecting the environment” have severely impacted our farmers. According to the Paso Robles Press:

"Family farms cannot afford to keep up with increasing regulations involving how their crop is produced and in complying with labor laws — leaving large corporate farms as the only ones who can withstand the increased output.

Brent Burchett, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, explains in the article:

“It hurts our family farms the worst. [...] It is regulations that when you aren’t working in agriculture, on paper might look very rational. But it’s harder now to make a living farming than it ever has been.”

Just this week, Glenn Beck spoke with Shad Sullivan, the R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Committee chair. Sullivan agrees that regulations and anti-animal ideologies are making farming more difficult. He also highlights the WEF 2030 Agenda and the push to regulate farmers out of business, warning that these initiatives could lead to mass starvation:

“Millions would starve overnight under global sustainability initiatives.”

Drawing a historical parallel, Shad Sullivan cautions:

“We are on the cusp of something very dangerous if Americans don't wake up, and I don't say that to scare people. I say it because independent production, independent consumption, independent thought is so important. Especially right now.”

Watch the full interview here.

By staying informed and supporting our local farmers, we can help preserve our agricultural heritage and ensure a stable food supply for future generations.

Corporate Control of Our Meat

The majority of meat processing in the US is controlled by only four companies: Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef. These companies dominate 85% of the US beef market, raising significant concerns about the concentration of power within the industry.

Adding to this issue, much of our meat industry is under foreign ownership. JBS USA Holdings, Inc., a major meat processing company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Brazilian multinational JBS S.A. National Beef is controlled by the Brazilian beef producer Marfrig Global Foods S.A. While Cargill and Tyson are American-owned, foreign influence remains substantial.

The situation is similar in the pork market, where WH Group, JBS, Hormel, and Tyson control about 67%. The WH Group, the largest pork company globally, is owned by China. Hormel, though US-owned, has significant shares held by The Vanguard Group, Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. As previously mentioned, JBS is Brazilian, and Tyson is American.

In the chicken market, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride control about 45%.

The danger lies not only in this corporate concentration but also in the potential for these companies to align with global elites and governments to push anti-meat policies and Agenda 2030 initiatives. Tyson and Cargill are already leading the fake meat market. In October 2023, Tyson invested in Protix, a Netherlands-based insect ingredient maker, taking a minority stake and planning to build a US factory. Cargill invested in Bflike, a Belgian food-tech company that produces plant-based ingredients for faux meat and fish.

Understanding the extent of corporate and foreign control over our meat industry highlights the need for vigilance and support for local, independent producers. By doing so, we can ensure a diverse and resilient food supply.

Elites Lobbying for Synthetic, Lab-Grown Meat

In addition to farmers being forced out of business and the mass consolidation of the meat-processing industry, there's another pressing issue: elites using their influence to transform America’s food landscape.

For example, Bill Gates is buying up massive amounts of farmland—and he’s not stopping there.

Gates has openly stated that we should only consume beef if it’s grown in a lab, and he’s actively pursuing opportunities to create, promote, and sell synthetic meat. In an interview with MIT Technology Review, Gates said, “I do think all rich countries should move to 100% synthetic beef. You can get used to the taste difference, and the claim is they’re going to make it taste even better over time.”

If you'd rather not “get used to the taste difference,” consider stocking up on the Mega Protein Kit with Real Meat.

Gates' vision is already becoming a reality. Lab-grown meat, or cell-cultured meat, grown from real animal cells, has been approved for sale in the US. Good Meat recently received FDA approval for lab-grown poultry, which involves using large tanks, similar to those used for beer fermentation, to grow cells.

According to the San Francisco Examiner, “After around six weeks, the cells are ready to be meat-ified. Through 3D printing, molding, and other techniques, familiar products begin to take shape. And finally, it's ready to eat.”

The push towards synthetic, lab-grown meat is reshaping the food industry, driven by powerful individuals and corporations. Understanding these changes is crucial for making informed choices about what we eat and how we support local, traditional farming practices.

Bugs Appearing on Grocery Store Shelves

In addition to lab-created meat products, there is a growing push for humans to start eating bugs for protein.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is backing All Things Bugs, a company that claims to be “the world’s leading innovator in the insect industry.” They produce Griopro cricket powder, used in food and beverages, including pasta, baked goods, smoothies, meat extenders, and more.

(Instead of cricket powder, we suggest Ready Hour All-Purpose White Flour. Not only is it bug-free, but it is specially packaged to prevent bugs from getting in.)

It's not just Bill Gates. Tyson Foods and Ardent Mills have also partnered with insect protein producers.

Currently, there are over 100 insect-farming tech startups in the United States alone.

It won’t be long before a beef shortage takes place and bugs are used as substitutes.

Understanding these shifts in the food industry is important for making informed choices about your diet and supporting traditional food sources.