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Meat Trends to Watch in ’23
Published December 30, 2022
Value will be the buzzword for in 2023. The Midan Meat Trends Report says the economy is pushing consumers to less expensive items in the meatcase. Others are buying premium meat products at the supermarket rather than dining out. There…Difficult Year for Grain Shippers
Published December 30, 2022
According to the USDA Grain Transportation Report, service was an ongoing problem for grain shippers this past year. The number of unfilled grain car orders reached its highest level ever at the end of June at 17,200. At year end,…South American Weather Drives Market
Published December 28, 2022
Clayton Pope Commodities market analyst Taylor Pope says South American weather continues to be the main market driver. "Volatility has just been through the roof. The Argentina weather markets continue to play games." Pope expects Brazil to offset the losses…Russia Seeks New Trade Route
Published December 28, 2022
Russia is building a new transportation trade route to the Indian Ocean, through Iran. This 1,900-mile rail route will help Russia serve Iran, India, the Middle East and Africa. With this deal, Russia can also avoid trade sanctions.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 27, 2022
The cattle market continues to be one of the positive aspects of the marketplace, especially with live cattle futures at levels not seen since 2015. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management…Year Ends With Confirmation of Ag Trade Ambassador
Published December 23, 2022
As the lame duck session approached the finish line, the Senate confirmed Doug McKalip as the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. McKalip was nominated in July, but a hold was put on the confirmation. McKalip was…‘A Big Win for Agriculture’
Published December 22, 2022
U.S. Grains Council Director of Trade Policy Andrew Brandt is looking forward to working with Alexis Taylor in her new role at USDA. "I think her confirmation is a big win for all of agriculture," said Brandt. "We've worked together…China Eases COVID Restrictions
Published December 22, 2022
China recently ended its more severe COVID restrictions. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President for Asia-Pacific Joel Haggard says the move should help open new opportunities for U.S. red meat as the restaurant industry rebounds. Another COVID wave remains a…Cow Liquidation Capped Fed Cattle Market
Published December 22, 2022
With the Southern Plains in a historic drought and the Northern Plains still recovering from one, the pace of cull cow slaughter has kept packers busy. Kist Livestock Auction Field Manager Matt Lachenmeier says the cow liquidation has kept a…