Ground Beef
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses USDA’s updated “Product of USA” labeling standard, the renewed debate over mandatory M-COOL, and what voluntary labeling could mean for U.S. cattle producers.
U.S. beef imports are running at a record pace while exports are falling, reflecting tight domestic cattle supplies and high U.S. beef prices.
Cattle analysts say the U.S. beef cattle herd rebuild still faces major hurdles despite some minor positive signals noted in certain regions.
The White House is reportedly moving forward with beef import tariff reductions as officials look to lower food costs for consumers.
Dr. David Anderson says lean beef demand and lighter cow culling are still giving cull cow prices room to push higher.
Federal officials are signaling a more aggressive push on beef packer concentration, but any direct market impact will depend on what the investigation actually finds.
Food inflation is still building in 2026, with beef leading pressure while eggs and dairy offer some relief.
