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Meat is having a moment

Meat is having a moment

Consumer desire for meat protein is strong, with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty as the main headwind.

Farm Progress America, June 26, 2025

Farm Progress America, June 26, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at a study that reveals the Greater sage-grouse and grazing livestock can go hand in hand and even has some benefits for the environment.

Preparation is key in protecting ruminant livestock from heat stress

Preparation is key in protecting ruminant livestock from heat stress

Implementing heat event action plans can help protect animals from heat stress.

U.S. ranchers finally moving to increase cattle supplies, JBS says

U.S. ranchers finally moving to increase cattle supplies, JBS says

There are early signs of cattle herd rebuilding with a reduction in female cows being sent to slaughter.

Walmart opens case-ready beef facility in Kansas

Walmart opens case-ready beef facility in Kansas

Walmart’s first owned and operated beef facility in Olathe will package and distribute Angus cuts sourced directly from Sustainable Beef LLC.

Workers to strike at Tyson beef plant in Amarillo

Workers to strike at Tyson beef plant in Amarillo

Teamsters representing 3,100 slaughter and processing workers authorize strike for better wages and benefits at the nation’s largest beef processing plant.

This Week in Agribusiness, June 28, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness, June 28, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the severe weather condition that hit agriculture this week, how the Iran crisis is impacting fertilizer prices and a preview of the markets for next week on This Week in Agribusiness.

Sustainability versus survivability in the beef industry

Sustainability versus survivability in the beef industry

Eric Smith, rancher from Reform, Alabama, joins us to talk sustainability versus survivability and the cattle industry.

COOL Economic Analysis Report to Congress awash in red ink

COOL Economic Analysis Report to Congress awash in red ink

Policymakers should heed the lesson of the first COOL experiment. As nothing substantive has changed in the past decade, the American Beef Labeling Act will undoubtedly lead to the same dismal outcome.

Cash cattle prices slip as beef demand shifts and slaughter rates lag

Cash cattle prices slip as beef demand shifts and slaughter rates lag

Fed cattle trades soften across regions while boxed beef values climb on tight supplies and seasonal buying; futures remain under cash despite lower placements.