Beef demand

Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)
Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, General, Livestock

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

K-State researcher examined carcass weight, feed efficiency and days on feed trends at the recent Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day. Read More

A variety of packages of ground beef at the supermarket. (iStock │ #958146400 - AHPhotoswpg)
beef, Beef, Livestock

Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies

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HPJ Talk: Buck Wehrbein previews NCBA Convention and what ranchers should watch in 2025–2026 



According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Randy Blach elaborates on current drought conditions, noting that herd liquidation will continue through 2023 with a surge in heifer retention for 12 to 24 months thereafter. (Photo courtesy of Certified Angus Beef.)

CattleFax CEO talks drought impact and cattle industry dynamics