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DOJ Seeks Public Tips in Beef Packer Antitrust Probe
Line on Agriculture
The Department of Justice is investigating potential antitrust violations, including price-fixing and volume control among beef packers. The DOJ has reviewed over 3 million documents and interviewed thousands of industry participants. They are calling for public assistance to gather more information to aid their investigation and potentially restore competitive market forces, which have been suppressed by monopolistic practices, leading to the decline of the cattle industry.
The Growing Role of Imported Beef
Southeast Regional Ag News
As U.S. production declines, global supply is stepping in to support ground beef demand.
A Global Story Behind Every Burger
California Ag Today
Increasing beef imports are playing a key role in maintaining U.S. ground beef availability.
Beef Prices May Be High, But So Are Inputs
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, input costs for producers remain high.
Beef Prices May Be High, But So Are Inputs
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, input costs for producers remain high.The National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Jeff Kippley discusses the current state of the beef industry, highlighting that while beef prices at the grocery store are comparable to those in the 1970s when adjusted for wages, in
Cattle Economics
Farm of the Future
Some ranchers are concerned about the rising costs of raising cattle and the number of replacement heifers being retained.
A Historic Split
California Ag Today
The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.
Record Milk, Real Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Behind today’s milk surge is a thinner, more fragile dairy herd.
More Milk, Fewer Replacements
California Ag Today
Beef economics are reshaping the dairy herd.
High Beef Prices Lift Lamb
California Ag Today
Record-high beef prices and strong consumer demand are giving California lamb producers a welcome boost.
Long Last High Beef Prices Come With A Cost to Producers
Line on Agriculture
When and if the consumer becomes priced out of the beef market, it will take a lot of time and money to bring them back to beef, according to one state beef industry leader.
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 Price Dynamics
Line on Agriculture
A break down on what is going on with end beef products and consumer trends.
Food Waste and Costs Climb After July Fourth Cookouts
California Ag Today
Americans were projected to toss 126 million pounds of food after Independence Day—at a record-high cost.
Cookout Costs Cool Off Slightly in California
California Ag Today
Beef prices hit new highs, but overall Fourth of July grocery bills are lower than last year across the West.
Beef Demand Holds Strong—Will Consumer Confidence Keep Up?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new American Farm Bureau Market Intel report explores how consumer sentiment and ongoing inflation could impact beef purchasing habits as grilling season heats up.
Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026
Line on Agriculture
The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026
Line on Agriculture
The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
New Year, Expected Unexpected Surprises
Southeast Regional Ag News
Geopolitical factors, elections, and many other surprises await the agricultural economy in 2024.