Beef
Taking a look at beef imports
Total beef imports have increased sharply due to declining U.S. beef production and high prices as…
Apr 3, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
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Beef
An update on beef imports
Beef imports increased 18% year over year in 2025 and are up 61.4% since 2022, the…
Mar 27, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
Challenges to beef packing infrastructure
Recent announcements of facility closures from the beef packing sector highlight the continuing challenges…
Mar 20, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
An update on seasonal beef demand
Wholesale beef prices have moved higher thus far in 2026, reflecting both strong beef…
Mar 13, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Livestock
Regional beef herd liquidation and rebuilding potential
The beef cow herd has decreased a total of 4.033 million head since the cyclical peak…
Mar 6, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Health/Nutrition
A snapshot of the cattle feeding industry
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report showed feedlot inventories at 11.505 million head…
Feb 27, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist