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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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03.20.26

Cattle and Beef Fundamentals Point to Higher Prices Ahead

While feeder and live cattle futures have not been unscathed from recent uncertainty in the Middle East, fundamentals remain solid. Feeder cattle futures (April) lost 8% after the conflict began but have recovered nearly half of that. Live cattle ...

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03.05.26

The U.S. Cattle and Beef “Bull Market” Shifts into High Gear

Those who listen to me often may think I sound like a broken record on this – the bull market rally in cattle and beef is NOT YET OVER. When the markets broke lower last October following Trump’s announcement of expanded Argentina beef quota, many...

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02.23.26

Cattle and Beef Market Thoughts

Summary: Cattle and beef markets continue to grind higher on tight supplies and stellar demand. Fed cattle posted new record highs last week at $247/cwt. The beef cutout and many cuts are running well above a year ago. Cattle producers are hol...

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02.13.26

Tight Cattle and Beef Supplies Keep the Bull Market Running into 2026

<b>Summary: The drumbeat of tightening U.S. beef supplies continues. Both feeder and live cattle futures have corrected sharply from last October’s drop when Trump first announced measures to reduce beef prices (including the Argentina quota). Tha...

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01.27.26

Cattle and Beef Market Indicators Suggest Higher Prices in 2026

Today’s look at cattle prices, cattle futures, beef cutout, cut prices, imports, carcass weights and female slaughter all suggest tightening supplies and higher prices into 2026. But cattle futures remain negative (deferreds below nearbys). Very i...

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