US beef

'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

Tyson foods announced it is closing two plants and putting a third up for sale.

NEWS 14 August 2026

'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

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US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

NEWS 7 August 2026

US funding for farmers and fertiliser

US funding for farmers and fertiliser

NEWS 3 July 2026

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

NEWS 19 June 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 27 May 2026

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China reopens to US beef

China reopens to US beef

Although the market was never officially closed, the failure to renew import licences meant US beef has been effectively excluded from China for the past year.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Trump wrestles with beef

Trump wrestles with beef

Geo-political issues dominated the headlines during President Trump's visit to China, but US farmers will be looking for a reset of trade relations.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

A rise in suckler numbers here might be welcome, but who would have expected a decline in beef cow numbers elsewhere to impact dairy prices here.

FARMER WRITES 6 February 2026

US beef exports fall as imports increase

US beef exports fall as imports increase

Fewer cattle and effective closure of China to US beef squeezes exports and while US beef imports increase, Ireland isn't picking up any of the business.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Break up of US meat-processing industry proposed

Break up of US meat-processing industry proposed

Democrats in the US senate want to break up the meat-processing structure, which is dominated by large players, but their logic is challenged by the industry.

NEWS 6 February 2026

US beef exports down 12% in 2025

US beef exports down 12% in 2025

Trade difficulties with China and reduced cattle supply alongside strong domestic demand combine to reduce US beef exports in 2025.

NEWS 6 February 2026

US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

Cattle supply in United States is hampering beef exports as well as trade policy, particularly in relation to China.

NEWS 6 February 2026

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