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Global AgriTrends Weekly Insights

Western AgCredit is pleased to provide this weekly update from Global AgriTrends, a trusted provider of market intelligence and trade data since 2006. Global AgriTrends specializes in delivering clear, actionable insights for the global agri-food sector. Brett Stuart, founding partner of Global AgriTrends, offers expert analysis and valuable perspectives to keep you informed.

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12.11.25

Weekly Global and U.S. Cattle/Beef Update

<b>Trump on Meat/Livestock:</b> See my comments below about the president’s intentions and possibility for a Mexico border opening. Note that the Trump Administration announced a $12 billion “Farm Bridge Assistance” program for row crop far...

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11.26.25

Beef Market Update

The sharp drop in live cattle futures has not yet been matched by fed cattle prices. With live cattle futures down around 17%, fed cattle prices are only down about 8%. Feeder cattle features remained down around 19% while the feeder cattle index ...

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11.26.25

Trump Takes on Beef Inflation:

The president’s efforts against beef inflation have been swift and severe. His October 23rd comments about expanding Argentina’s Beef import quota from 20,000 tons to 80,000 tons sent live and feeder cattle futures into a tailspin. They have yet t...

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11.07.25

Making Sense of the Cattle Crash

The last two weeks have seen a colossal crash in cattle futures prices. Trump’s comments about expanding Argentine beef quotas four-fold started the collapse. And in true panic-fashion investors ran for the doors driving live cattle futures down -...

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10.22.25

Thoughts on Trump’s Proposed “Beef from Argentina” Plan

<b>Thoughts on Trump’s Proposed “Beef from Argentina” Plan</b> President Trump's suggestion that Argentine beef be imported to help resolve high consumer prices in America garnered quick attention throughout the cattle and beef industry. Both l...

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