Tag: Beef News
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JBS PLANT DISRUPTIONS RAISE CONCERNS FOR CATTLE MARKETS
GREELEY, Colo. — Labor disruptions tied to a developing strike involving workers at facilities connected to JBS USA are creating uncertainty across segments of the U.S. cattle industry, with potential ripple effects from feedlots to retail beef prices. While not all plants are affected, any slowdown in processing capacity can quickly back up cattle ready…
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Cattle on Feed Report Signals Mixed Outlook for Supply and Prices
The latest Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering mixed signals for the cattle market, as tighter overall inventories are being offset by larger placements and slower marketings. USDA reported 11.55 million head of cattle and calves on feed as of March 1, essentially steady with a year ago but…