Beef
Moly Manufacturing welcomed renowned cattle expert, Dr. Temple Grandin, as the keynote speaker for its “Beef and Greet” livestock industry event.
Total red meat supplies were up 4 percent from March but down 4 percent from April 2025.
Year-to-date red meat production is down 2 percent, with beef lower and pork higher.
For producers, demand is strong, but drought, disease, and costs still shape supply.
SC Ranch spans more than 7,700 acres and markets all of its beef within the state.
Tight cattle supplies should keep beef prices supported, while dairy, pork, and poultry are poised for greater production growth.
China’s pledge is supportive, but producers need confirmed sales and shipments before counting it as stronger export demand.
Cattle producers met with lawmakers to discuss the issues continuing to impact ranchers across the country.
The Meat Institute says meat sales reached a record $112 billion last year as protein demand remained strong nationwide.
The Perrier family says maintaining herd quality has helped keep the operation strong.