Larger pork supply, increased demand on tap for Q1 2026All signs point to a more abundant supply of U.S. pork in 2026, as the USDA’s December Quarterly Hogs and Pigs revealed a 1% greater inventory of all hogs and pigs and 1% more market hogs from the December 2024 report. Only one of the four weight classes was down, just a percentage point, from a yea...
New World screwworm detections rise in Mexico, raising fresh concerns for the U.S. cattle industryMexico has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension, says continued detections create additional questions in the cattle industry. “If and when the border is going to reopen, I think ...
Beef and coffee drive grocery inflation upGrocery inflation moved up in December 2025 after losing momentum the month before, with prices for meat and coffee playing an outsize role in the increase. Meat prices were up at a yearly clip of 9.2% last month, continuing a multimonth upward trend. Inflation for the commodity came in at just und...
As Big Ag keeps on squealing, Proposition 12 and other animal welfare laws take rootIt’s been two years since the full implementation of California’s pioneering Proposition 12, one of more than a dozen state statutes responsive to citizens’ desire to reduce animal cruelty in our food production systems. Of course, the National Pork Producers Council and its allies, having failed ov...
Ranchers pack the pens of the National Western Stock Show to take advantage of historic cattle pricesAt the far northern end of the National Western Stock Show grounds — past the Denver Coliseum rodeo crowds, the Western art displays and the shopping stalls — lies the stockyards. Besides being a massive tourist draw and a nationally known venue for producers to showcase their most beautifully coi...
Celebrating 85th anniversary of CRYOVAC food packagingSealed Air Corporation has begun a year-long celebration for the 85th anniversary of the CRYOVAC brand food packaging, honouring the innovation, service and collaboration that has defined its food packaging legacy. Since the trademark was filed in 1941, the brand has been a pioneer of technologies ...
Managing Vitamins and Minerals to Increase Calf SurvivalStillbirths and weak newborn calves are among the most frustrating outcomes in both beef and dairy systems. Calving difficulty, infectious disease and congenital defects are often investigated first, yet many cases end with no clear explanation. Even when calving appears normal, losses still occur l...
Breeding for better efficiency: Genetic research targets methane in grazing cattleBeef producers know methane isn’t just a talking point in the headlines. It’s a natural byproduct of cattle turning grass into high-quality beef. Through the process of enteric fermentation, rumen microbes break down forage and, in the process, produce methane. Elizabeth Dressler, Ph.D., current ...
Midday cash livestock marketsDirect cash cattle trade activity remains at a standstill. Bids and asking prices still haven’t resurfaced. There was a light round of business on Monday, at $233 live in the South. While that was a $1 higher than the previous week’s business, it still isn’t enough to establish an accurate price ...
Bismarck Has Two Of The Top 12 Meat Departments In AmericaAs somebody who tries to eat healthy, I spend a lot of time at the grocery store. Eating real, whole foods is a big part of that. That means I spend a lot of time in front of the meat counter. Not only looking for the best cuts of meat to make dinner for my family, but I'm also always looking for a ...
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