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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Last year, the ocean freight industry saw “record-breaking prices, port congestions, container shortages, and more,” according to Flexport, a freight forwarding, and customs brokerage company. The supply chain disruptions experienced over the past

FAYETTEVILLE, AR – “There is no statistically significant relationship between negotiated cash trade volume and either fed cattle prices or beef marketing margins” is the conclusion of a recent study by three economists at the University of

DENVER, CO – Even with renewed supply chain disruptions and the ongoing COVID gloom, the economic backdrop is bright according to the most recent “Quarterly” report from CoBank. The challenges to the economy are being felt through

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to The Rio Times, a Brazilian meatpacker has just received approval to export fresh beef from plants in Sao Paulo state. The news comes less than 90 days after some lawmakers

GREENVILLE, SC – Attendees at an upcoming conference in February will be focused on developing critical markets, dismantling trade barriers, and serving customers overseas. The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) 62nd Annual Membership Meeting is being held in

ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers have been facing a wide variety of challenges over the past 18 months, including another round of COVID-related disruptions to supply chains and schools. Demand, however, continues to grow according to the

KANSAS CITY, MO – Though the number of acres of farmland irrigated in the United States has expanded significantly over the past century, the amount of water used, per acre, has actually decreased. In 1969, farmers were

HOUSTON, TX – The countdown continues for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to be held for the first time ever in Houston. Ironically, the city known for NASA and America’s space program will host

LUBBOCK, TX – Over 100 years ago, against the backdrop of a world war and economic depression, three companies were battling for dominance on the farm and their efforts would lead to the revolutionization of farming in

WASHINGTON, DC – USDA gave the cattle market plenty to talk about over the weekend when the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) suggested placements in feedlots during December hit their highest level for the final month of

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, a House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law gathered to hear “The Effects of Economic Concentration on Americas Food Supply”. The goal is to find out how legislators can