“Our measurement of real per capita expenditures for fresh beef has shown positive gains for every month this year. Strong 2024 nominal (not inflation-adjusted) consumer beef
On a frigid and clear February morning, cattle are huddled together for warmth, exhaling trails of vapor into the crisp Colorado air. Aside from a temperature…
Still recovering from 2023, the hog industry continues to slowly climb to a place with a better view. Margins are still thin, heightening the industry’s risk