The USDA announced a ban of Brazilian beef on Thursday, a move that caused a flurry in the global meat markets. Brazil is one of the world’s largest beef and poultry exporters, but its beef…
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Cattle Steam Ahead
The areas blanketed in snow are also home to a huge portion of the U.S. cattle herd. Many animals were caught in the storm, killing thousands. Even if the animals survived, cold weather and loss…
Trump Embraces NAFTA
This week, President Trump reversed his stance on leaving the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), stating that the U.S. has no immediate plans to withdraw from the trade deal. During his presidential campaign, and…
Pigs Get Pounded on Big Supplies
On Thursday, the USDA released its Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report, which showed a national pig herd that was 4% bigger than last year, and a record high for this time of year. Hog producers…