Dan Halstrom

There’s a sense of relief in the air for ranchers as U.S. beef plants secure extended access to China, a move the industry calls a "breakthrough"

February brought some tough news for U.S. beef exports, but there are silver linings worth talking about, especially down in Mexico.

A big boost in beef exports is making waves, especially from markets like Taiwan and Japan. Let’s dig into the details.

A significant dip in beef exports this November raises eyebrows, but hold on—there are some bright spots worth celebrating!

Despite challenges from supply, tariffs and a strong dollar, demand for American meats remained strong in 2025.

The Office of The U.S. Trade Representative is scheduled to hold a hearing this week on the Phase One Trade Agreement with China negotiated during President Trump’s first term.

The Administration announced a series of trade deals and frameworks with several Asian countries over the weekend.

Japan's chief tariff negotiator was in D.C. last week working to finalize the U.S. -Japan Trade and Investment Agreement recently announced by the White House.

Before leaving on its August recess, the Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg to serve as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, on a vote of 77-18

Tariffs and other trade issues were top of mind for cattle producers and other beef industry leaders during last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, CA.