2023 could be the second straight year of falling U.S. beef production. Gary Crawford has an update on why that may happen again, along with a look at next year’s production and price outlook for the nation’s hog producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Survey Says Shoppers Want Clearer Meat Labels
The National Chicken Council (NCC) released findings from a recent national survey of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat and animal products, along with flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans. The results indicate the majority of Americans want clearer product labeling and separate shopping sections for plant-based products. One in five …
Sizzling Demand for U.S. Beef in Taiwan
While U.S. beef exports to Taiwan set a new value record last year, volume declined slightly from the previous year. But as Joe Schuele reports, the market has set a blistering pace so far this year. More information is available on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
A June report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on June 1, 2022. The inventory was 1 percent above June 1, 2021. This is the highest June 1 inventory since the …
Adjustments to Back Year Meat Production and Price Forecasts
This month, USDA’s meat production and price forecasts focused primarily on changes in categories for this calendar year. Rod Bain has the details. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the June forecast for U.S. meat exports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Looking Ahead to Thursday’s Reports
USDA has a variety of reports coming out next Thursday, something Mark Oppold notes many traders will be thinking about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cattle Market Reform Bill Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) passed by a voice vote with only two no votes. The bill now moves to the Senate floor. The senators unveiled the updated version of the legislation back in …
WLAC Winner Named, 2023 Event to be Held in Florida
Will Epperly, from Dunlap, Iowa, was named the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion (WLAC) at the 58th annual competition held at Shipshewana Auction & Trading Place, Shipshewana, Ind. This past Saturday’s event was presented by the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). “It was such a powerful moment,” Epperly said. “I thought to myself, ‘this can’t be real,’ and the emotions that came over me …
Revised Beef Safeguard Mechanism under USJTA
This past Friday, the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement that would revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the bi-lateral trade agreement between both countries. Rod Bain has a story explaining what this could potentially mean for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
NCBA Commends U.S.-Japan Beef Export Agreement
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) lauded the signing of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan to increase the Beef Safeguard Trigger level under a trade agreement between the two countries. Kent Bacus, NCBA senior director of international trade and market access, says the agreement underscores the importance of a mutually-beneficial relationship between U.S. cattle producers and Japanese consumers. “We are …