A Q1 rally for the record books: Choice beef cutout nears all-time highs
Tight cattle supplies combined with resilient consumer demand continue to push the beef market higher.
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Protein demand fuels 2026 market outlook for meat and poultry
Industry experts discuss supply chain dynamics, pricing shifts and emerging consumer demand patterns, offering actionable insights for retailers, suppliers, processors and industry professionals.
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Fewer calves in the pipeline to sustain future beef supply
Market participants along the supply chain, feedlots, packers and retailers struggle to align fixed costs with the cattle supply
The calf crop in 2025 weighed in at 32.9 million head, 1.6% lower than the previous year.
Higher revenues and falling feed prices boost producer optimism
Despite rising price points for meat and poultry, animal protein demand should remain strong in 2026.
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In the beef market, the higher the peak, the deeper the valley
Shifting market dynamics position packers to gain leverage over feedlots.
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As cattle markets consolidate, importance of risk management rises
Paper profits create excitement but also fear when the market starts to turn.
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State of the Industry 2025
Meat and poultry industry navigates uncertainty
From the tight beef supply to looming tariff costs, businesses and consumers remain wary of market conditions.
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Meat and poultry demand holds steady despite tariffs, labor and AI challenges
Broiler segment finds opportunity while US beef prices hit all-time highs.
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Cattle supply pipeline continues to shrink
There are fewer cattle, and supply will need to get smaller if we have any shot at recovery down the road.
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Record-high beef cattle prices squeeze packers
Broiler prices see a strong boost from value-added product interest.
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