Cattle & Beef - Sector at a Glance | Economic Research Service
May 22, 2025 · Cattle production is the most important U.S. agricultural industry, consistently accounting for the largest share of total cash receipts for agricultural commodities. In 2024, …
Why are beef prices going up? What to know as politicians ...
4 days ago · Why did beef prices go up? According to the USDA’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report from September, forecasts for beef production are adjusted slightly downward …
Cattle Supply Cliff: Why U.S. Beef Production Faces a Multi ...
Jun 4, 2025 · The USDA’s 2025 outlook projects a nearly 2% decline in beef production, marking the third consecutive year of contraction. With the national cattle inventory at its lowest since …
Cattle market outlook: Heifer retention signals tighter ...
Jul 7, 2025 · After surprisingly stable beef production in 2024 and into the first quarter of this year, beef production started to fall on declining fed slaughter in the second quarter of this year. …
Cattle Industry in the U.S. Indicates Record Highs and Lows
May 30, 2025 · Beef currently has a strong demand, at the grocery store and the sale barn. Across the U.S. beef cattle professionals are highlighting topics including decreased beef …
USDA cattle plan: The agricultural agency unveils plan to ...
4 days ago · The US Department of Agriculture revealed a plan on Oct. 22, 2025, to “fortify” the American beef industry, strengthen ranches, rebuild capacity and lower costs for consumers. …
Cattle Producers Now in a Rare Beef With Trump Over Import ...
6 days ago · USDA'S PLAN FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS Amidst the conflict over cattle markets, the Trump administration released a plan "to strengthen the beef industry" for both cattle …