Tyson widened projected beef losses as the US cattle herd falls to its smallest size in 75 years, driving sharply higher input costs
Ongoing uncertainty around screwworm underscores how animal health threats can quickly alter marketing decisions, trade flows and price direction
A high-stakes antitrust investigation into major packers raises concerns over pricing mechanisms and could have significant implications for cattle marketing and contracts
Persistent dryness in key US regions is raising concerns about forage availability, potentially slowing heifer retention and causing delay in rebuilding the herd
From screwworm threats near the southern border to shifting global poultry trade, producers are heading into 2026 with elevated risk and tighter margins
New federal nutrition guidance embraces protein and healthy fats, drawing praise from beef groups while reshaping school meals, SNAP rules, and other federally funded food programs
Weather risks and shifting global trade policies keep pressure on poultry, cattle and hog outlook
Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news
16 January 2026
14
minute read
16 January 2026
14
minute read