Beef cow slaughter in April and May was up double digits vs. previous years and tracking close to 2011, a year that saw significant beef cow liquidation.

Thu July 15, 2021

For the 6th straight week, Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) drought in the West has set a U.S. Drought Monitor record, now covering 56.8% of the region.

Thu July 15, 2021

North American Meat Institute Issues Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order & USDA’s Proposed Changes to Packers & Stockyards Rules

Thu July 15, 2021

Corn Production Projections Raised, Barley and Oats Lowered for 2021/22

Thu July 15, 2021

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker re-introduced his Farm System Reform Act, a bill he says would “transform a broken system.” Similar legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA). The lawmakers claim the legislation will “create a level playing field” for independent family farms.

Wed July 14, 2021

Farm System Reform Act introduced by Sen. Booker and Rep. Khanna would force major changes on ag industry.

Wed July 14, 2021

One day after a red-hot inflation reading, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is slated to tell Congress Wednesday that consumer prices have "increased notably" and are likely to "remain elevated" in coming months

Wed July 14, 2021

Canada's cattle industry is closely monitoring a new review of meat labelling practices in the United States, wary of previous American regulations that led to a bitter trade dispute between the two countries.

Wed July 14, 2021

Consumer price inflation (CPI) accelerated in June, with headline inflation up 0.9% from the previous month and 5.3% higher than a year ago and the biggest y/y increase in consumer prices since 2008.

Tue July 13, 2021