Finisher Sites Are the Weak Link in Swine Disease BiosecurityThe U.S. swine industry relies on a multi-site system where pigs are moved between separate farms for different growth phases. Although efficient, this constant movement of pigs, people and equipment creates significant pathways for disease transmission. “While sow farms often follow strict biosecu...
After Wildfire: Livestock Care, Documentation and RecoveryRecent wildfires have left many cattle producers across the country facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, producers should focus on three priorities: 1. Stabilizing livestock through health checks and access to clean water and feed 2. Documenting losses and engaging with insure...
Corn Falls with Oil, Soybeans Bounce: Cattle Fade COF ReportCorn and wheat futures fell on Monday in tandem with a correction in crude oil and a de-escalation of the war in Iran. Brian Grete with CommStock Investments says early in the morning President Trump posted that the U.S. had postponed strikes on Iran’s power and energy infrastructure for five days ...
China says Brazil has already filled over 30% of 2026 beef import quotaThe Chinese government on Friday (March 20) released official beef import data from the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) for January and February 2026. According to the figures, China imported 372,080 tonnes of beef from Brazil this year, with 211,290 tonnes in ...
In-Depth: Meatpacker Consolidation Back in Washington’s CrosshairsEfforts to scrutinize consolidation in the U.S. meat industry are gaining new momentum in Washington, as lawmakers from both parties increasingly target large packers amid persistently high beef prices. In recent months, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has floated legislation aimed at restru...
Cattle futures higher to finish the weekAt the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA and watching direct business develop. April live cattle closed $.77 higher at $234.05 and June live cattle closed $1.72 higher at $233.42. April feeder cattle closed $3.42 higher at ...
US-Iran Clash Disrupts Global Meat Trade: ReportsA growing number of headlines hitting the news as the US-Iran military conflict continues indicate closures of Middle Eastern ports are disrupting global meat trade. Among nations reporting trouble shipping product to the Middle East are US suppliers and competitors Australia, Brazil and New Zealan...
What soaring diesel costs amid war with Iran mean for meat, vegetable and fruit pricesSticker shock has plagued drivers at the gas pump since the outbreak of war with Iran, but higher prices could soon follow them to the grocery store, the mall and just about everywhere else they shop, some economists told ABC News. The reason for that is a surge in the cost of diesel fuel, which po...
USDA: February red meat production down 2% on yearCommercial red meat production in the U.S. during February 2026 was 4.145 billion pounds. The USDA says that was 2% less than last year because a decline in cattle and hog slaughter rates, partially due to tight numbers and some weather issues during the month, which canceled out heavier average we...
Nebraska fires burn grazing lands, threaten plans to grow US cattle herdMassive wildfires have burned vast swaths of grazing lands in Nebraska, endangering cattle producers' plans for production increases that could help ease record-high U.S. beef prices. The loss of grasslands in the second-biggest cattle-producing state removes a feed source for herds and could delay...
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