August Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Beef Exports Trend Lower
Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in
Many Cattle Producers Still Optimistic About Their Futures
Cattle producers, like other farmers, are generally an optimistic bunch. A Drover’s beef industry survey shows that 64 percent of the respondents remain optimistic about the future. Over half (51 percent) of the producers plan to grow
Interest in Plant-Based Products is Cooling Off
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve. The plant-based meat sector, a hot topic a few years ago, is
McDonald’s Sues Meatpackers for Collusion
McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, JBS, and other major meat packing companies. The fast food chain is accusing the packers of colluding for years to limit beef supplies. The suit says that the collusion
R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Effort to Improve Fed Cattle Price Discovery, Competition
Billings, Mont., Oct. 9, 2024 – On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a preliminary copy of an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) titled “Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle.” The agency