What federal actions on beef mean for local producersThe federal government is trying to lower the price tag on beef at the grocery store. How those decisions could affect beef producers in Tennessee may vary. Farm trade groups have expressed concerns about how federal efforts meant to cut down prices for consumers could affect some American beef pro...
August beef exports above last year while pork trended lowerFueled by a near-record performance in Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea, August exports of U.S. beef increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports reached 86,362 metric tons (mt) in August, up 4% from a year ago,...
American beef still stalled in China, but a new powerhouse market is emergingWith China’s long running roadblocks for U.S. beef exports still taking a heavy toll on shipments, there are new bright spots in Asian markets. According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), near-record performance for beef exports to Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea helped beef exports i...
USMEF Works to Diversify Global Markets and Dan Halstrom Offers China UpdateIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the future of U.S. beef exports. As the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary, Halstrom discusses the importance of adapting to changing inter...
Hog Market Faces Historic Downturn as Demand Crisis DeepensThe U.S. hog market is experiencing an unprecedented slump, with prices continuing their long drift from summer highs as weak demand overshadows supply fundamentals in ways industry veterans say they’ve never witnessed before. Dave Delaney, livestock marketing specialist at EverAg, joined Agritalk ...
Beef In-Depth Report: Q3 2026 Review and Q4 2026 Outlook Executive Summary (Last Updated on 10/12/2026)The beef market is influenced by changing supply, pricing, and demand dynamics. Understanding these factors is essential for informed business decisions. This Sample Beef In-Depth Report (Last Updated on 10/12/2026) offers a preview of EMEAT's market intelligence. This blog features only the Ex...
Pork In-Depth Report: Q3 2026 Review and Q4 2026 Outlook Executive Summary (Published on 10/12/2026)The pork market is influenced by changing supply, pricing, and demand dynamics. Understanding these factors is essential for informed business decisions. This Sample Pork In-Depth Report (Last Updated on 10/12/2026) offers a preview of EMEAT's market intelligence. This blog features only the Ex...
Lean hogs hit contract lows as pork demand weakens - CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures slumped for the seventh time in eight trading sessions on Wednesday and hit fresh contract lows on weak demand and a drop in cash pork prices to the lowest in 3-1/2 years, reported Reuters. Rising inflation, driven largely by soaring energy costs,...
City Council Considers Stricter Odor Rules Following JBS ComplaintsThe Marshalltown, Iowa, City Council directed staff to draft stricter odor regulations following complaints associated with the city’s JBS meat processing plant. According to local reports, the council voted 4-3 during its Monday meeting to pursue a separate ordinance chapter addressing odor emissi...
30 Days After Increased Beef Imports, US Ranchers Are Getting Paid Less for CattleOne month after President Donald Trump announced the country would import more ground beef to lower consumer prices, supermarket beef prices have barely dropped, according to a new analysis. Some American farmers and ranchers, however, are being paid much less for their cattle. The farmer advocacy ...
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