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U.S. Meat Export Federation announces new records for volume and value for pork exports will be achieved in 2024. While not as strong, beef exports are holding their own, led by Mexico purchases.

Based on a farmer poll and the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, farmers and economists differ on whether Harris or Trump would be better for agriculture, particularly when it comes to trade.

Weekly fed cattle harvest of the latest four weeks have featured head counts larger than a year ago with an average of 496,750 per week, a 2.1% increase for the period compared to 2023.

The Beef Checkoff was started by producers and is guided by producers today. Learn more about the process and where that money goes to build beef demand.

The right size depends on your environment and feed resources.

August numbers reveal exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year and U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels, according to USDA data.

Cattle buyers and sellers rallied together during weekly sale at Tadlock Stockyards to raise money for relief efforts in the southeast.

Josie Rudolphi and Courtney Cuthbertson, professors at the University of Illinois, evaluated the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center’s services and outcomes over the past three years. Here’s what they learned.

USDA forecasts agricultural exports at $173.5 billion and imports at a record $204 billion for a projected record trade deficit of $30.5 billion.

John Nalivka of Sterling Marketing shares his weekly Beef and Pork Profit Trackers, giving us a deeper look at what’s going on in the markets.