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Most folks in agriculture prefer American-made products, though most of us wear, own or perhaps drive some imports.

The latest beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts. Total beef exports were down 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

The key comparative advantages currently enjoyed by North America’s integrated industry include a strong trust and premium being placed on their grain-finished beef.

Beef demand unlikely to slip, but weights could fall amid heat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that the first shipment of U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the South African market earlier this year.

Beef and cattle prices bounced back sharply in the past ten days.

Market ready cattle prices were spurred by a relatively strong futures market and a strengthening in wholesale beef prices.

Just 8% of U.S. pastures are in poor to very poor condition, according to USDA. It is a 2% improvement from last year.

Job growth has continued to drop the past few months, a sign that consumer beef demand could be in trouble.

Restaurant Brands International Inc., the owner of Burger King and Tim Hortons, reported fourth-quarter profit that topped analysts’ projections after new menu items helped sales at the burger chain.