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February Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
Fri Apr 3rd, 2026 13:49:29 CDT
February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. February was a robust month for ...
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The Resilient Spirit: Why Easter Holds Profound Meaning for Farmers and Ag Producers
Fri Apr 3rd, 2026 8:48:29 CDT
For those who work the land, Easter is far more than a date on the calendar or a weekend of tradition. It represents a physical and spiritual intersection of renewal, hope, and the relentless cycle of life that defines the agricultural industry. In rural communities across the country, the themes of the season are mirrored ...
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Impact of JBS Plant Strike on the Beef Supply Chain and Cattle Markets
Fri Apr 3rd, 2026 7:35:03 CDT
The recent impact of JBS plant strike actions in Greeley, Colorado, has sent ripples through the agricultural sector, affecting everything from immediate fed cattle prices to long-term feeder cattle projections. As industry experts Charlie Martinez and Dave Weaber recently discussed, the halt in operations at such a significant facility forces a rapid reallocation of livestock, ...
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Early Oklahoma Budget Deal Signals Fast-Track Session, Says Michael Kelsey Fri Apr 3rd, 2026 9:18:42 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, who shares a cattle industry perspective on an unusually early state budget agreement and what it could mean for agriculture. An Unprecedented Early Agreement Kelsey says the timing alone makes this budget deal stand ...
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