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This Week in Agribusiness, January 10, 2026

This Week in Agribusiness, January 10, 2026

Mike Pearson gains key insights from agriculture's leading voices in this week's edition of This Week in Agribusiness. This week, a preview of the USDA reports set to come out Monday.

LRP gossip unwarranted

LRP gossip unwarranted

Speculators like LRP insurance providers don’t “use the board to hedge their risk” – it’s self-defeating.

Cattle markets show mixed post-holiday signals

Cattle markets show mixed post-holiday signals

Post-holiday trading brought gains for deferred contracts despite Friday losses, while cash developed at $232-233 after feeders initially passed on bids.

Beef prices, policy and power

Beef prices, policy and power

On this episode of BEEF Banter, we take a look at the markets, water rights and other hot button issues for the beef industry.

Don’t leave risk management to luck and chance

Don’t leave risk management to luck and chance

Futures markets aren't just speculation playgrounds - they're risk management tools that empower cattle producers to protect equity and become better managers.

Meat department sales hit $112B in 2025

Meat department sales hit $112B in 2025

December saw dollar, unit and pound growth. Fresh meat inflation in 2025 predominantly driven by beef, turkey and lamb.

Cell study provides bovine TB vaccine insights

Cell study provides bovine TB vaccine insights

Inoculation stimulates activity in key immune cells in cattle, offering insights into improved vaccine design.

November/December 2025 edition of BEEF available

November/December 2025 edition of BEEF available

Beef demand booming; PLUS: Small local plants- the answer? Optimizing winter feeding; using Smart-Aging; and managing bullers in the feedyard.

Mexico shifts policy on red meat imports, opens pork investigation

Mexico shifts policy on red meat imports, opens pork investigation

While the U.S. could benefit from Mexico’s shift in tariff tactics, country's antidumping inquiry into U.S. ham and pork shoulder imports is concerning.

From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma

From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma

When an Oklahoma rancher found his cattle overturning protein tubs for the third time in a week, he didn’t just fix the problem — he invented a solution.