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U.S. Beef Exports Climb, But China Remains a Challenge
California Ag Today
Strong demand from Taiwan and South Korea boosts August beef export value, while trade barriers continue to weigh on the broader market.
Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge
California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.
The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More.
Southeast Regional Ag News
July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.
More Value, Same Beef
California Ag Today
July beef export volume held steady, but stronger global demand pushed export value higher.
Cattle Industry Stability Concerns, Corn for Use in Ethanal Increases
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. cattle industry is poised for growth due to incentives in the One Big, Beautiful Bill" and favorable rain conditions. However, concerns arise from the U.S. President's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of beef, which could undermine domestic cattle production and stability.
US ethanol production's corn consumption has risen, with 474.7 million bushels used in July, a 2% increase from June. This highlights a potential strain on the agricultural sector.
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Who Wins With More Beef Imports?
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analyzes the impact of the expanded tariff-rate quota.
Cattle Inventory Up, Placements Down, POTUS Beef Import Plan Critisized
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's August Cattle o Feed report showed a rise in feedlot inventory to over 11.1 million head, up nearly 200,000 from the previous year.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association criticized President Trump's call to increase beef imports, warning it could hinder efforts to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd
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Beef-on-Dairy Cattle Gain Ground in U.S. Feedlots
Southeast Regional Ag News
More dairy farms are using beef genetics, and the resulting calves now represent a significant share of feedlot cattle.
Cattle Prices High, Margins Tight — Packers Hit with Class-Action Suit
Line on Agriculture
Cattle prices are strong but rising input costs and inflation are squeezing producer margins, while a federal judge has certified a class-action alleging major packers manipulated markets (2015–2020) by slowing slaughter and coordinating purchases to depress prices.
Prime Beef Production Keeps Climbing
Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent grading data show Prime beef outpacing Select by more than two-to-one.
R-CALF Farm Bill Priorities
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, led by CEO Bill Bullard, is advocating for specific measures in the farm bill currently under Senate review. Key points include the need to revise a cattle procurement tool that allows meat packers to manipulate prices through unpriced formula contracts, which removes cattle from competitive price discovery markets
More Cattle Coming In, Less Cattle Leaving Feedlots
Line on Agriculture
Dry conditions are pushing more cattle into feedlots, which is up 2% versus a year ago.
More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets
California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.
Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.
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.
Pressure Builds on Beef Packers
California Ag Today
New insights show how limited cattle supplies are forcing gradual but significant industry changes.
Fewer Cattle, Big Consequences
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new newsletter from Derrell Peel explains how shrinking herd sizes are forcing changes in beef packing capacity.
Analyzing Cattle Depreciation
Line on Agriculture
Buying a high-priced cow means looking at the long term valuation of her life and the depreciation that can occur.
WASDE: Elevated Corn Use Strains Feed Supply as Mexican Border Closure Clouds U.S. Cattle Outlook
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shows elevated numbers amid uncertainty about future demand. One market analyst notes that the U.S. is currently feeding 525 million more bushels of corn than last year, but this is unsustainable due to the Mexican border shutdown.