Beef
U.S. beef packing industry structure
In 2025, total cattle slaughter was 29.252 million head, down 6.4% year over year…
May 14, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
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Drought threatens the herd rebuild
Pasture and hay production in the next few weeks will determine cattle production potential…
May 5, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
The supply and demand of ground beef
As total beef production falls and beef prices increase to record levels, demand for…
May 1, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
Global beef consumption and imports
Global beef consumption in 2026 is projected at 59.5 million metric tons, down 1.4% year…
Apr 24, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
Global beef production and exports
The latest USDA report “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” shows global beef…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
The basics of cattle imports and exports in Mexico
Prior to the border closing in November 2024, U.S. imports of Mexican cattle had…
Apr 10, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist