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US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.

MARKETS 31 January 2026

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

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WORLD 21 January 2026

China remains missing piece of US beef exports

China remains missing piece of US beef exports

NEWS 16 January 2026

UK gains reciprocal access for 13,000t of beef to US

UK gains reciprocal access for 13,000t of beef to US

UK gains reciprocal access for 13,000t of beef to US

NEWS 2 January 2026

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

NEWS 1 January 2026

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Year closes with deflated US beef exports

Year closes with deflated US beef exports

2025 has been a turbulent year for US beef exports, with falling production having an even greater impact than trade policy.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Trump delivers $12bn for US agriculture

Trump delivers $12bn for US agriculture

Funding announced to help offset losses, particularly in the crop sector of US agriculture but is it enough?

NEWS 12 November 2025

Downward trend in US beef exports continues

Downward trend in US beef exports continues

Release of export data delayed due to government shutdown and beef export volumes continue to decline.

NEWS 12 November 2025

US beef price could hit $10/lb claims processor

US beef price could hit $10/lb claims processor

Omaha Steaks’ CEO, Nate Rempe, said the shrinking US cattle herd and buoyant demand meant the $10/lb threshold could be reached in 2026.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Trump tariff reversal will make US beef imports cheaper

Trump tariff reversal will make US beef imports cheaper

President Trump responds to US food price inflation by removing additional tariffs on wide range of food imports including beef.

NEWS 12 November 2025

From feast to famine for US beef processing

From feast to famine for US beef processing

President Trump has turned his attention to US beef factories at a time when they are losing money.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Trump turns on US meat processors

Trump turns on US meat processors

President calls for investigation into “foreign owned” meat packers.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

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