ATHENS, Ga. (Farm Monitor) — Beef prices remain high as the U.S. cattle herd sits at historic lows, but increased beef imports are adding uncertainty for producers considering rebuilding.
Farm Monitor’s John Holcomb spoke with UGA Extension Livestock Economist Will Secor about the cattle cycle and what additional beef imports could mean for producers.
Secor says drought, limited forage and low profitability have contributed to smaller herds and tighter cattle supplies. Higher prices have encouraged some producers to consider rebuilding, but expanded imports could put pressure on prices as they weigh long-term investments.
Imported beef is often used in ground beef, and additional imports could affect the market as producers decide whether to expand.
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