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Jeff Swenson
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US beef prices hit record highs; herd at 75-year low
24 clusters · 51 sources · last updated
Latest: Beef market values shift as cattle harvest volumes decline
U.S. beef prices have surged to record levels as the national cattle inventory hits its lowest point in 75 years. Entering 2026, the herd stood at approximately 86.2 million cattle and calves, down from 94.7 million in 2
US-Mexico cattle trade and trade negotiation dynamics
27 clusters · 75 sources · last updated
Latest: Cattle and hog futures show mixed movement amid policy shifts
In August 2026, the US-Mexico cattle trade began a phased reopening to manage the New World screwworm. Following a 14-month closure, the USDA scheduled the first reopening for 24 August at the Douglas, Arizona, port, wit