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Feeding efficiencies and heavier carcasses remain a focal point for 2026, according to a new report from CoBank.

Proposed legislation would expand market reach for small processors.

Prime Cut Awards include the National Environmental Stewardship Award and Beef Quality Assurance Awards.

Gen Z and Gen Alpha students prioritize health and energy, leading them to seek protein-packed and macro-friendly foods that fuel their performance.

Consumer spending report shows fresh beef (+13%) and pork (+12%) sales rose this year, while refrigerated plant-based alternatives fell 11%.

USDA-FSIS issues a recall for approximately 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

September beef export volume and value are both down 22% from a year ago.

Chemical recycling opens the door to circular use of packaging materials exposed to oils, blood, or organic residue, turning once-problematic waste into new packaging stock. 

Price-conscious consumers’ shift to dining at-home plays to pork’s strength.

Niman Ranch Executive Chef Andrew Hunter reflects on some of the year’s most interesting culinary highlights, and what to look for in 2026.