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Washington Eyes Meatpacker Consolidation

Published March 6, 2026

Rising beef prices are renewing debate in Washington over the structure of the U.S. meatpacking industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Senate Democrats are preparing legislation that would force large meatpackers to restructure by limiting companies to processing only…

Schumer Targets Big Meatpackers with Breakup Bill

Published March 4, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce legislation aimed at breaking up large meatpacking companies by preventing processors from handling more than one type of meat. The proposal could force some of the nation’s biggest companies to spin off…

SOTU Cites Lower Consumer Prices, Defends Tariffs

Published February 26, 2026

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union Address to declare what he called a historic economic turnaround, telling a national audience the country is stronger and more prosperous than ever. The president pointed to falling consumer prices and…

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Published December 8, 2025

National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Gene Copenhaver says the U.S. cattle industry remains strong but continues to face pressure from trade issues, pests, and political challenges. Speaking at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention in St. Cloud, Copenhaver noted, “there…

Fedorchak Hosts Beef Roundtable

Published November 1, 2025

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak met with ranchers, ag leaders, and market experts at Black Leg Ranch near McKenzie on Wednesday to discuss the future of the U.S. beef industry. Fedorchak said North Dakota ranchers “are innovating every day to…

Grassley Defends U.S. Cattle Producers

Published October 24, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says cattle producers are facing challenges from low herd numbers, higher input costs, and unclear federal policies. Grassley says he supports President Trump’s effort to strengthen the U.S. beef sector but opposes expanding imports from Argentina.…

Articles tagged under: beef prices

Washington Eyes Meatpacker Consolidation

Schumer Targets Big Meatpackers with Breakup Bill

SOTU Cites Lower Consumer Prices, Defends Tariffs

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Fedorchak Hosts Beef Roundtable

Grassley Defends U.S. Cattle Producers

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