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.
January 10, 2026
January 16, 2026
Speculators like LRP insurance providers don’t “use the board to hedge their risk” – it’s self-defeating.
January 15, 2026
Post-holiday trading brought gains for deferred contracts despite Friday losses, while cash developed at $232-233 after feeders initially passed on bids.
January 13, 2026
On this episode of BEEF Banter, we take a look at the markets, water rights and other hot button issues for the beef industry.
January 15, 2026
Futures markets aren't just speculation playgrounds - they're risk management tools that empower cattle producers to protect equity and become better managers.
January 14, 2026
December saw dollar, unit and pound growth. Fresh meat inflation in 2025 predominantly driven by beef, turkey and lamb.
January 14, 2026
Inoculation stimulates activity in key immune cells in cattle, offering insights into improved vaccine design.
January 13, 2026
Beef demand booming; PLUS: Small local plants- the answer? Optimizing winter feeding; using Smart-Aging; and managing bullers in the feedyard.
January 14, 2026
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.
January 14, 2026
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.