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Mexican beef exports have grown rapidly in recent years.

A K-State agricultural economist explains some of the reasons for current market trends.

The calf market continued to strengthen this week as the demand for lightweight calves intensified.

Consumers are using their leftover gasoline money at the grocery counter, says Matt Bennett, Bennett Consulting.

It is all too easy for producers and even more so for consumers to underestimate the value of the market data that helps ensure efficient agricultural markets and a steady supply of affordable food.

“Where’s the beef?” The catchy slogan could be updated to “Where’s the fresh, quality beef?” And the answer would still be the same: Wendy’s.

The dilemma is that traditional producers face a countercultural role.

Drovers recently received an inquiry from a college student conducting research for a public-health class project.

The market is not falling off and disappearing, but rather the market is telling the industry that beef continues to be a highly desirable meat protein.

The average retail price of choice beef during February was $5.986 per pound.