consumer demand

After six years of declines, the U.S. cattle herd just ticked upward — and the reasons behind it say a lot about where the beef industry might be headed.

Thanks to the USDA June Milk Outlook, the milk production forecast for 2025 and 2026 were increased.   “For 2025, this is mainly just kicking off the latest milk production report, and that's driven by higher cow inventories and then into 2026, we're expecting to see some increase in milk per cow as well. Supportin...

Many commodities are facing challenges right now, if not struggling.  But one sector that has enjoyed some success over the past 18 months to two years is cattle.  Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement at Angus Certified Beef, said 2024 was a great year.   “We were a...

Things are changing as producers raise their lambs and sheep for the market.  Peter Orwick, executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association, said changes are taking place on the consumer side and what they’re looking for when purchasing lamb.  It seems...

The first day of summer is Tuesday, which means many of us will start thinking about firing up the grill more often.  And typically this time of year, we see ground beef demand surge, but that jump didn’t come this year.  Dr. Derrell Peel, ...

Kayla Dome talks about about current consumer habits and how they've changed at the grocery store. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The ongoing trade war with China, and other trade disruptions are weighing on the minds of many, if not everyone in Ag.  But veteran global market analyst, Dan Basse said the American meat industry is bullish, and at some point that’s going to start impacting the markets.   “...