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Elanco has announced a major boost to its U.S. operations with a $400 million investment in its Indiana facilities, strengthening both research and development capabilities and domestic manufacturing capacity. The expansion will support operations at the company’s new global headquarters in Indianapolis while reinforcing its U.S.-based production footprint. As part of this momentum, the USDA has granted an accelerated pathway …
The recent detection of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain has the potential to reshape portions of the global meat trade, according to Erin Borror, Vice President for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Spain is one of the world’s leading players in pork production and exports, meaning any disruption could shift import demand toward other major …
USDA Releases November Outlook for Cattle, Beef, Broiler, and Pork Markets The USDA has released its latest November livestock and meat price forecast, offering updated expectations for cattle, beef, broiler, and pork production heading into 2025 and 2026. Cattle and Beef Prices: Still Elevated USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell reports that cattle and beef prices are following typical seasonal trends. …
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Drops Again, Farm Bureau Says If you enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner yesterday—or are diving into leftovers today—there’s a bit of good news from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The organization has released its annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, showing that the cost of a classic holiday meal has declined for the third consecutive year. A 5% Drop From …
Thanksgiving 2025: Celebrating America’s Food and Turkey Production It’s Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving week across the United States, especially in agricultural communities, a time to reflect on the blessings of the season. Americans are grateful for one of the safest, most reliable, and most affordable supplies of food and fiber in the world, right here at home. A Food-Centered Holiday …
President Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys Gobble and Waddle in Rose Garden Tradition President Donald Trump has officially pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys—Gobble and Waddle—continuing one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions. The ceremony took place in the Rose Garden at the White House, where the President was joined by members of his Cabinet, representatives from the National Turkey Federation, and Jay …
Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Advances Amid Agricultural Concerns Shareholders of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) railroads have nearly unanimously approved the next step in the multi-year process to merge the two companies. If completed, the merger will create America’s first coast-to-coast railroad, promising faster delivery times and competitive rail rates for many industries. Potential Benefits Highlighted by Rail …
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
Livestock Market Technical Update: Cattle and Hogs Face Pressure to End the Week We end the week taking a closer look at the technical side of the livestock markets, where volatility has dominated trading since midweek. Both live cattle and feeder cattle futures slipped to their lowest levels in several months, while lean hogs continued a multi-week downtrend amid broader …
Contract Grazing Gains Interest as Row Crop Farmers Seek New Income Opportunities Across the country, row crop producers are feeling the financial pressure of high input costs and low commodity prices, which continue to tighten profit margins heading into 2026. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger crop markets, many farmers are actively exploring alternative income streams to help …
