Beef - General
The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border on Aug. 24 is expected to have a short-term impact on cattle markets, but analysts say the return of Mexican feeder cattle will not fundamentally change long-term supply.
Whether it’s 2,700 wolves in Minnesota or 70 in California, ranchers report similar challenges — predators targeting livestock, limited management authority, and compensation programs some say don’t solve the underlying problem.
Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
New World screwworm was confirmed in the U.S., yet cattle futures rallied. An Ever.Ag analyst explains why uncertainty mattered more than the confirmation itself.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
After more than a year of waiting, China granted 5-year registration extensions to 425 U.S. beef plants and added new approvals. The move follows Trump–Xi talks in China this week, signaling a trade breakthrough.
Years after her story first touched the agriculture industry, a suicide attempt survivor reflects on the reality of long-term healing and the power of uncomfortable conversations.