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Sponsored in part by CME Group Lean hog futures have been trending lower since early March, and spring/summer contracts are back to where they were at the start of the year. In early 2026, speculation about disease losses and the potential for a marketing hole in the spring resulted in significant premiums built into the […]
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Smithfield Foods reported a positive start to 2026, with packaged meats of particular interest. According to a release from the company, Smithfield’s total Q1 sales were $3.8 billion, a 0.8% increase over 2025’s first quarter. Total operating profit was $333 million, up 3.4% YOY, while the operating margin of 8.7% was a slight increase over […]
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This article first appeared in the Cow/Calf Corner Newsletter and is republished with the author’s permission. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist As total beef production falls and beef prices increase to record levels, demand for ground beef increases. In 2025, a 3.6% decrease in beef production was offset by increased […]
...Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. and Mexico are increasing surveillance and detection efforts on both sides of the border to prevent the spread of New World screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock, wildlife and rural economies. In a USDA radio interview, Rollins said federal officials are working closely with Mexican counterparts […]
South Dakota became the eighth state to ban lab-grown meat this spring, drawing media attention as lawmakers engaged in a protracted negotiation with the governor’s office, ultimately settling on a 5-year moratorium. By comparison, Mississippi’s new law banning lab-grown dairy — the first in the nation — flew somewhat under the radar. The state bans […]
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