USDA Plan Boosts Ranchers, But Argentine Beef Imports Raise Concern

California Ag Today
California Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.

Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.

Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion

California Ag Today
High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.

Beef Demand Sizzles into Summer—but Will It Last?

Southeast Regional Ag News
As grilling season kicks off, strong consumer demand is keeping beef prices high—but market indicators like the narrowing Choice-Select spread raise questions about what’s ahead.

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Idaho Ag Today
Rule to Enhance Cattle Market Price Discovery U.S. beef production this year is running a little higher than had been expected.

U.S. Herd Numbers 7-Year Low

California Ag Today
The United States’ cow herd numbers hit a seven-year low, according to the USDA.

As of January 1st, the beef cow herd totaled 30.1 million head, down 2 percent from last year. Cow calf pairs total 91.9 million head, also down 2 percent.