Grooming brushes help feedlot cattle stay calmer and more sociable, study findsFeedlot cattle with access to grooming brushes are generally more content, sociable and have less stress, according to recent research out of Murdoch University's Center for Animal Production and Health. They also have reduced aggression, suggesting brushes may permit a more harmonious feedlot envi...
High Beef Costs Hurt Tyson FoodsTyson Foods cautioned that tariffs and economic uncertainty are cutting into Americans’ appetite for steaks and high-price beef cuts. Tyson said its beef prices rose 8% in its most recent quarter, while its sales volumes slipped 1%. Rising costs are turning more Americans toward cheaper options, in...
Unlock industry insights at World Pork Expo seminarsThe 2025 World Pork Expo, hosted by the National Pork Producers Council, invites pork professionals to connect, collaborate and grow together. Set for June 4 and 5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, this year’s event will once again offer industry-shaping insights, engaging sessions and th...
Lean hog futures continue to slideChicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle rose on Thursday, as demand surged ahead of Mother's Day and the start of grilling season, Reuters reported, citing analysts. A tight cattle supply and strong demand from consumers and retailers has propelled cattle futures higher, whi...
Red Meat Exports Trend Higher in March; Beef Export Value Highest in Nine MonthsExports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb mu...
China remains absent from U.S. pork marketThe USDA says China did not buy any U.S. pork during the week ending May 1st. That’s the fifth week in a row China has not purchased U.S. pork, at least partially due to the ongoing tariff dispute between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. and Chinese representatives are scheduled to meet this ...
Grassland Quality Can Impact Rebreeding Success in Beef CattleCattle producers often eagerly anticipate this time of year with pasture turnout and a new breeding season in the near future; however, this time of year also presents challenges as producers plan grazing and reproductive management strategies. A successful breeding season starts long before bulls ...
Tyson Foods shares sink 9% as high beef prices hurt demandTyson Foods reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales and stuck to its annual revenue forecast on Monday amid weaker demand for beef, sending shares down 9% and overshadowing better-than-anticipated profits. U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies hung over the meat company due to concerns ...
Here's how meat prices have changed in Canada over a yearMeat prices in Canada have changed noticeably over the past year, with the cost of beef climbing as the price of pork drops. But just how much have prices changed? On May 8, Statistics Canada published its latest report on monthly average prices for selected food products, including items commonly ...
Higher wholesale beef supports cattle pricesFor the week ending May 2, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The heifer discount to steers continues to narrow. Steady buying interest from Ontario set the price structure in the eastern Prairie regions, while cattle west of Yorkton, S...
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