SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian meatpacker JBS is prepared for a likely shift in the country's cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter next year, an executive ...

As of Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. beef cattle herd stands at 86.2 million head, continuing a downward trend. Despite a year of strong prices, USDA’s annual Cattle Inventory Report released Friday shows the ...

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $2.80 to $3.92 despite a failed midday rally off the lows ...

CHICAGO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - CME Group live cattle futures eased on Thursday, as harsh cold conditions delayed slaughter operations, analysts said. Summer month futures climbed to contract highs as ...

As fed cattle weights hit historic highs, a surplus of fat trim is creating an unprecedented need for lean blending beef, ...

MLA forecast the national slaughter figures at 9.45 million head this year, which would be the highest in almost 50 years and above last year’s record. Howver, the projections, released on Tuesday, ...

Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek says tight supplies and a record cash market have supported the move to new highs. How ...