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January 2026 meat department sales rise 2.6%

January 2026 meat department sales rise 2.6%

Arctic storm that hit many states led to a 31% surge in sales and sold-out meat cases the week ending Jan. 25.

Beef imports and the second-handers

Beef imports and the second-handers

Some people like to catastrophize, but it’s important to counter political rhetoric with facts and perspective.

Lubbock Feeders set to close

Lubbock Feeders set to close

Managers of this West Texas feedlot announce they are shutting down operations.

USDA announces five priorities at 2026 Commodity Classic

USDA announces five priorities at 2026 Commodity Classic

Farm Progress America: Mike Pearson tells listeners how USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins outlines five key priorities at Commodity Classic.

Should market data add a beef x dairy category?

Should market data add a beef x dairy category?

Ag economist recommends updating sales data reporting to show the impact of BxD crossed cattle on the beef supply chain.

U.S. beef industry working to rebuild market share in Colombia

U.S. beef industry working to rebuild market share in Colombia

American producers partner with importers to introduce premium cuts after losing ground to Canadian competitors during avian flu restrictions.

U.S. pork thrives in 2025, beef sees gains despite China losses

U.S. pork thrives in 2025, beef sees gains despite China losses

For both U.S. beef and pork, December was an especially strong month for variety meat exports.

You vs. You: The hazards of ‘resulting’

You vs. You: The hazards of ‘resulting’

The results of our decision-making aren’t always a good indicator of the reliability of our process.

Value differentiation is the future

Value differentiation is the future

There’ll be even more emphasis on beef quality and brand and de-commoditizing the business going forward.

Meat Institute unveils updated animal handling guidelines

Meat Institute unveils updated animal handling guidelines

Guidelines, audit were authored by the Meat Institute’s Animal Welfare Committee, working with CSU Professor of Animal Behavior Dr. Temple Grandin.