Strong cattle prices and steady beef demand are boosting optimism, but labor shortages, rising costs and succession planning remain key concerns.
The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters.
As dairy operations contribute 22% of fed beef through crossbreeding, industry experts say the old metrics no longer tell ...
Retail beef demand reaches a 40-year peak as consumers continue to value quality protein despite rising prices and limited supplies.
President Donald Trump is trying to ease stubbornly high beef prices with a temporary expansion of lower tariff imports, but the move has put him at odds with Republican lawmakers and cattle producers ...
Industry leaders argue additional beef imports threaten rancher profitability and herd expansion and won't help consumers in the long run.
U.S. beef production fell roughly 800 million pounds in early 2026 as cattle slaughter numbers declined, pushing farmers like Will Harris toward change.
This story appears in the December 2025 issue of Forbes Asia. Subscribe to Forbes Asia New Zealand unicorn Halter, founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia alum Craig Piggott, is one of the fastest-growing ...
DALHART, Texas, September 30, 2026 — Ribbonwire Ranch, a family-run producer of organic Texas-raised beef snacks, today ...
Americans are seeing less beef produced domestically as cattle numbers decline, adding pressure to a market already facing high prices. US commercial beef production totaled about 14.4 billion pounds ...