BEEF
From JBS Souderton’s $30 million value-added pivot to Tyson’s Nebraska shutdown, the processing sector is restructuring around high-efficiency plants, heavier carcasses and automated lines.
The 15-year company veteran and JBS USA head is set to take the helm of the world’s largest food company.
In a shift from its planned Aug. 14 closure, JBS partners with Governor Shapiro and UFCW Local 1776 to pivot the Montgomery County facility to case-ready packaging.
After 13 years as CEO, Stan Linville will retire from U.S. Premium Beef in December 2026, handing leadership to industry veteran Jim Sellers.
In celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the beef industry highlights the crucial link between land management and sustainable consumption.
Ranchers argue that a failure to restore state wildlife management under the Endangered Species Act leaves rural economies vulnerable to unchecked apex predators.
Union members voted Monday to reject the latest contract offer. Cargill’s Fort Morgan facility has not processed beef since April 23.
Driven by a steep decline in cow slaughter and resilient consumer demand, ground beef prices have surged more than 60% since 2022, outstepping high-end steak cuts.
The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border on Aug. 24 is expected to have a short-term impact on cattle markets, but analysts say the return of Mexican feeder cattle will not fundamentally change long-term supply.
Funded through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program is opening $35 million in new grants to help partners across 14 states protect American farms, livestock and natural resources.
According to a new study, compliance costs from mandatory country-of-origin labeling would largely be passed to consumers, raising annual beef and pork prices by more than $1.1 billion.
While major Asian markets falter, Hong Kong and Taiwan emerge as critical pivots for U.S. beef producers.
Oklahoma State University’s Derrell Peel says the cash market — not the jittery futures board — is telling the real story of a cattle industry still short on supply, even as Mexican border closures reshape long-term trade patterns.
While other options are on the table to adjust beef prices, consumer demand should continue to be the driver.
As Prime grading exceeds 17% of the mix, narrowing price spreads are shifting the profitability landscape for packers and producers alike.
New initiative will connect producers, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate practical solutions across the cattle value chain.
Following a two-year interim term, Dan Shike has been named the permanent head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, bringing a record of $12 million in research and a deep commitment to the beef industry.
JBS USA has announced network changes to strengthen operations including closing its beef production facility in Souderton, Pa., and its value-added facility in Memphis, Tenn.
Union says Cargill illegally revoked pay and benefits for more than 1,700 locked-out workers in Fort Morgan.
As cattle prices hit record highs, the U.S. beef industry faces a dual threat: the return of the New World screwworm and a radical Oregon ballot initiative that could criminalize standard animal husbandry.
Ryder Lee explains Canada’s concentrated cow‑calf base, regional feeding systems and export‑driven strategy — and why weather, policy and packer needs dictate cross‑border flows.
IP 28 threatens to dismantle Oregon’s agricultural heritage by criminalizing routine farming and hunting practices, potentially banning in-state meat and dairy production.
Despite record-low herd levels and climbing prices, the 2026 grilling season kicks off with beef outpacing chicken and pork in the meat case.
Jeff Schomburger will succeed Donnie King as Tyson Foods CEO in October as the company navigates rising cattle costs and supply challenges in its beef business.
Cargill and Union 455 representatives met Wednesday to continue contract negotiations. Following discussions no agreement was made.