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A drone image shows cattle entering a feedlot at CMA Farm in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, December 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Joel Silva

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Brazil surpassing U.S. as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze

By Ana Mano, Peter Hobson, Reuters January 7, 2026

Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer last year, according to market estimates, after the South American country beat output forecasts by hundreds of thousands of tons, easing a global supply squeeze and helping limit a surge in meat prices.

Cattle being sold at the Gladstone Auction Mart in Gladstone, Manitoba, on October 28, 2025. Photo: File

Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Cattle market grinds lower in December

The Markets: Fed cattle suppliers are weighing on cattle markets across North America

By Jerry Klassen January 7, 2026

Fed cattle suppliers are weighing on cattle markets across North America and that’s meant lower beef markets.

Photo: Thinkstock

Livestock, News, Reuters

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

By Reuters December 31, 2025

China will impose an added 55 per cent tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key supplier countries including Brazil, Australia and the U.S. in a move to protect a domestic cattle industry slowly emerging from oversupply.

Much like the price of eggs during the Biden administration, the cost of beef has become an emblem of the affordability crisis in America. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Livestock, Reuters

‘Not a happy Trump supporter’: U.S. Cattle ranchers hit by push for lower beef prices

By Reuters, Tom Polansek December 24, 2025

Much like the price of eggs during the Biden administration, the cost of beef has become an emblem of the affordability crisis in Donald Trump’s America. Beef prices hit record highs earlier this year as the cattle herd shrank and consumer demand remained strong.

Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment

By Ana Mano, Reuters, Roberto Samora November 14, 2025

JBS, the world’s largest meat company, reported a net profit fall in the third quarter in spite of a rise in global net sales amid a still-challenging beef market environment in the U.S., according to an earnings statement on Thursday.

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Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

White House comments and larger supplies pressure cattle market

The Markets: Expedited Mexican border opening is moving cattle prices lower

By Jerry Klassen November 11, 2025

White House comments on increasing imports and larger supplies pressure the cattle market in North America, Jerry Klassen observes.

Yearling heifers on pasture near Anola, Man. PHOTO: DON NORMAN

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Feeder cattle market has run its course

The Markets: Numerous signs point to the run of profitability for cattle feeders hitting its end

By Jerry Klassen October 22, 2025

Numerous signs point to the run of profitability for cattle feeders hitting its end, says analyst Jerry Klassen.

Canadian cattle herd moves into expansion phase

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Canadian cattle herd moves into expansion phase

The Markets: Heifer retention has started and is expected to grow into 2026

By Jerry Klassen October 8, 2025

Beef heifer retention has started in Canada, according to Statistics Canada, and is expected to grow into 2026.

Cattle in an Alberta feedlot, 2023. Pic: Geralyn Wichers

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices

The Markets: Yet-unknown impact of Trump tariffs on U.S. economy is a risk

By Jerry Klassen September 23, 2025

Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices, but Trump tariffs’ effect on the U.S. economy could be a risk to Canadian cattle producers.

Cattle in feedlot. Pic: Canada Beef Inc.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Beef cattle market continues to set records

The Markets: The U.S. and Canadian cow herds remain in a contraction phase

By Jerry Klassen September 11, 2025

The U.S. and Canadian beef cow herds remain in a contraction phase which is driving record beef market prices, analyst Jerry Klassen says.