Retail Beef
The legislation has been reintroduced to expand local beef sales and reduce red tape for small meat processors.
Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.
Although warning signs are emerging, economists say record-high beef prices could hold for up to two more years. Tight supplies and strong demand continue to drive the market, but economists and producers are apprehensive with talks of reopening the border.
Breaking down USDA’s new plan, beef demand and the cattle market.
Market swings and heavy lifting ahead for cutout values.
President Trump suggests purchasing Argentina beef could bring beef prices down.
Beef prices have climbed to record highs after cattle ranchers slashed their herds due to a yearslong drought in the western United States.
As retail beef prices increase, the minutes worked to purchase beef are still below previous peak levels in the ‘80s. Consumers see beef as a valuable product and are willing to allocate more of their earnings to purchase it.
Could demand be consumer be decreasing and that’s why the cutout has been decreasing? One data series that offers valuable insight into the intersection of beef supply and demand is the cutout value.
Investing in plant technology and efficiency, Cargill will cease harvest for 10 days at its Fort Morgan plant starting Oct. 3.
Strong demand doesn’t just happen. It’s built through effort, investment and consistency.
Beef producers and stakeholders confirm their optimism in 2025, but they are quick to admit the threats and challenges facing the industry’s continued profitability.
Analysts attribute increased consumer spending on beef to three factors.
The 2025 State of the Beef Industry Report summarizes optimism prevails yet challenges persist in today’s beef industry.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is a good first step toward recognizing the nutritional value of meat after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption, Meat Institute says.
New program helps combat claims of ‘fake Wagyu’ and ensure authenticity.
Economist Dave Weaber shares beef market insights to help producers navigate demand, risk and future opportunities.
Today’s U.S. trim supply is being impacted by fewer cows as well as heavier fed cattle carcasses with more fat.
Economist Dan Basse predicts a bullish outlook for the beef industry, with projected 2025 revenue of $113 billion — compared with $57 billion for corn.
Patrick Linnell, director of market research with CattleFax, says consumers just continue to pay higher prices for beef.
Recent study challenges longstanding public health assumptions about unprocessed beef.
K-State’s Glynn Tonsor says the July Meat Demand Monitor revealed positive trends in meat consumption and consumer attitudes toward protein purchases.
Cattle producers Todd and Taylor Stegall share why and how they sell beef to their local school.
OSU Beef Extension Cattle Breeding Specialist Mark Johnson answers follow-up questions to what is expected when butchering a beef animal.
The amount of product yielded from a finished beef calf is often misunderstood.
At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.
Market analysts attribute the strong beef demand to several factors including the consumer craze for protein.