beef supply chain

As the threat of New World Screwworm continues to loom for our nation's cattle producers.   “That screwworm had moved from within 1100 miles of our border to 700 miles of our border within a matter of weeks," said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins before House lawmakers Wednesday.  "I'll have a ...

The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows more tightening of cattle and beef supplies nationwide.   “We have relatively smaller inventories in feedlots, relative to a year ago, with fewer placements and fewer marketings," said Livestock analyst Michael McConnell.  "That's ...

According to World Agricultural Outlook Board chair Mark Jakanowski, beef supplies continue to tighten.   “Year over year beef production is forecast to be down about 1.2 billion pounds.  Part of that reflects as of now, we're still forecasting continued restrictions on cattle imports from Mexico.”   Jakan...

Idaho cattle producers have reason to be optimistic, noted Cameron Mulrony.  The Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association said prices are expected to move higher in the coming months.   “We are under a tight cattle supply. The cattle numbers ...

During the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the executive committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association approved the organization’s 2022 policy priorities. The priorities include an emphasis on strengthening the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the cattle industry. The pol ...