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Trent Loos - Trent On The Loos • Across The Pond • Rural Route Radio
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Trent Loos: Morning shows – Feb 13, 2026

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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 

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With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

  • December 18, 2025
  • By Ryan McGeeney │ U of A System Division of Agriculture

President Trump seeks investigation into meat packers 

  • November 11, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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  • October 24, 2025
  • By jerry-nine

Trump considers lowering beef prices with more imports from Argentina  

  • October 24, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

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