In honor of National Beef Month, we want to check in with a former U.S. Army Ranger turned rancher who is on a mission to not only to bring premium beef to consumers, but also to save independent farms from disappearing.
Founder of KC Cattle Company, Patrick Montgomery, spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on his ag journey, the power of direct-to-consumer food, and going viral with wagyu hot dogs!
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Expanding chicken supplies are likely to keep prices under pressure in early 2026 despite steady demand growth.
Reduced winter placements indicate tighter fed cattle supplies and greater leverage during peak-demand months.
Federal nutrition policy is signaling a stronger demand for whole foods produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Consumer-facing guidance favors animal protein, but institutional demand may change little under existing saturated fat limits.
Retail pricing confirms tight cattle supplies and supports continued leverage for producers, reinforcing the need for disciplined risk management.
Dr. Rosslyn Biggs with the Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine shares insight into biosecurity, preparedness, and animal health concerns facing livestock producers as New World screwworm outbreaks continue in Mexico.
Seasonal boxed beef softness does not change the tight-supply outlook — leverage remains closer to the farm gate heading into 2026.
