Insights and Stories on Beef

USDA to probe surging beef prices versus falling cattle prices

Apr. 8, 2020 at 9:11 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Agriculture Department will investigate why a surge in beef prices because of coronavirus-related hoarding did not translate into higher cattle prices for farmers, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Wednesday. The investigation adds scrutiny on the small group of meat companies such as Tyson […]

Alberta’s Harmony Beef halts slaughter on positive COVID-19 test

Mar. 27, 2020 at 5:58 pm CDT

By Kelsey Johnson Rod Nickel

U.S. livestock: Hogs limit down as grocery panic eases

Mar. 26, 2020 at 8:08 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen

Beef sector mobilizes against supply disruptions

Mar. 20, 2020 at 7:53 pm CDT

By Alexis Kienlen

Uncertainty drags on Canadian cattle markets

Mar. 17, 2020 at 6:51 pm CDT

By Alexis Kienlen

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally after grocery stores depleted

Mar. 17, 2020 at 4:24 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle and hog futures surged on Tuesday, fueled by strength in the cash market as the grocery sector looked to restock shelves following heavy buying during the weekend. Bargain buying also helped support the livestock market. Both live cattle and feeder cattle futures were recovering […]

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs, cattle limit down on coronavirus fears

Mar. 13, 2020 at 6:14 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell their expanded daily limit on Friday on fears that the coronavirus pandemic could curb consumer demand for meat and threaten the workforce at slaughterhouses, traders said. “The germophobia is in full force,” said Don Roose, president of Iowa-based U.S. Commodities. Traders […]

By Julie Ingwersen

China proposes new standards on hormone residues in beef

Mar. 12, 2020 at 2:35 pm CDT

Beijing | Reuters — China has drawn up food safety standards on residue limits of growth hormones in beef, a move seen as a further step toward opening up its market to imports of the meat from the U.S. China has previously had zero tolerance for any residues of growth […]

By Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag as virus woes fuel recession fears

Mar. 11, 2020 at 6:23 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell on Wednesday, with several deferred months setting contract lows as fears of a global recession sent global equity markets tumbling and fueled uncertainty about consumer demand for beef, traders said. “The cattle market really follows what is going on with equities, […]

By Julie Ingwersen

A+W starts move to all-grass-fed, all-Canadian beef

Mar. 9, 2020 at 8:13 pm CDT

Canadian burger chain A+W’s next move to distinguish its menu in a crowded quick-service market will be a connection to the regenerative ag movement, as it sets itself up with an all-Canadian and all-grass-fed beef supply. The Vancouver-based chain, which includes almost 1,000 restaurants across Canada, announced Monday it’s “making […]

By Dave Bedard