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USDA Highlights Forecasts for Meat Pricing and Production

Dan November 28, 2025 Beef, Cattle, Economy, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

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. …

USDA Resumes Cattle on Feed Report

Dan November 27, 2025 Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

USDA Releases First Cattle on Feed Report Since September After Government Reopens With the federal government now reopened, the USDA has issued its latest cattle on feed report, the first update available since September. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell shared key insights from the newly released data, which reflect continued tight feeder cattle supplies and shifting herd dynamics. Cattle on …

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Applications Being Accepted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Stage Two of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). SDRP provides more than $16 billion in disaster relief payments to eligible producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses to crops, trees, bushes or vines due to qualifying disaster events in 2023 and 2024. USDA’s […]
CRAFT Issues Program Updates
The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation recently reported it has already issued more than $12 million in grower payments for CRAFT Year 7 programs and completed more than 600 contracts. Executive Director Steven Hall issued the following program updates: FAST TRACK PROGRAM CYCLE 7 TRADITIONAL PROGRAM EMERGING VARIETIES PROGRAM CRAFT expects to begin […]

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