Business
An economist says U.S. ag exports could fall next year due to several factors.
According to the latest Cattle on Feed report, drought brought placement numbers lower.
Market Day Report host Marlin Bohling speaks with Jeremy Zwinger, CEO/President of The Rice Trader and Farm and Trade Inc. in Durham, Ca., to discuss the latest.
Markets
Larger operations maintain cost advantages, while softer equipment sales suggest producers are pacing machinery upgrades amid tighter margins.
Transportation access, legal disputes, and fertilizer freight costs will directly influence input pricing and grain movement in 2026.
Analysts say that while low-income households are facing financial pressures, other middle- and higher-income consumers are helping fill the gap for retail beef demand.
Trade
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) says recent wins in markets like Malaysia and Cambodia help farmers focus on production rather than trade barriers.
Lucia Ruano, USMEF’s Central America representative, discusses what is driving demand for U.S. beef and pork in the region.
Tyson expects another year of beef-segment losses due to tight cattle supplies, even as chicken, pork, and prepared foods strengthen overall margins.