Jan 31
The USDA Cattle Inventory report released on Friday, January 30, 2026, revealed that the total U.S. herd remains historically tight, with a total of 86.2 million head of cattle and calves. This is a slight decrease from the 86.5 million head reported on January 1, 2025. Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel sees no major surprises from the report …
Jan 31
Boxed beef prices moved lower again on Friday, marking declines in four of the last five trading days. Choice boxed beef closed at $365.56/cwt, down $2.10 on the day and $3.36 lower than last Friday’s close. Select rose slightly to $361.94, up $1.22, narrowing the Choice-Select spread to $3.62. A total of 95 loads were …
Jan 30
A broad coalition of trade groups representing ethanol producers, petroleum refiners, farmers, and retailers sent a letter to the co-chairs of the new E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council calling for swift action to deliver lower prices for consumers and a stable, efficient fuels marketplace. The letter outlines recommendations for consensus legislation to permit year-round, nationwide …
Jan 30
Today, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Guatemala’s Minister of Economy Adriana Gabriela Garcia signed an agreement on reciprocal trade that increases U.S. market competitiveness and includes significant wins for the U.S. ethanol industry. The agreement eliminates non-tariff trade barriers, such as restrictions on discriminatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and commits Guatemala to an …
Jan 30
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were significantly lower year-over-year, due in large part to the ongoing lockout by China. Lamb exports were a bright …
Jan 30
The American Angus Auxiliary invites women to apply for the 2026 Angus Women Connected Conference happening April 8-10, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, at the Elms Hotel and Spa. The event is designed to Engage, Empower and Educate women from diverse backgrounds that share the common bond of Angus cattle. The Auxiliary will select 20 women …
Jan 30
Texas Prepares for New World Screwworm: Chris Clayton of DTN writes: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the screwworm fly into Texas and to protect livestock and wildlife. “Although the New World screwworm …
Jan 30
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the passage of the [insert bill name], sponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME). The resolution recognizes the vital role women play in agriculture, their contributions to rural economies, and the importance of encouraging more women and girls …
