Lexington facility closure reflects industry adjustment to declining fed cattle numbers and higher prices in beef sector.
The latest USDA data indicates lower cattle slaughter in 2025 and reduced meat production. The USDA released its monthly Livestock Slaughter report Dec. 1.
USDA data shows cattle inventories remain historically tight, with reduced animals available for processing across all ...
Cattle slaughter data shows 18% drop in beef cows through November as tight inventories limit available animals for ...
With only eight days’ of operations left at many export plants before annual seasonal closures start, many beef processors ...
Tyson Foods is shutting two major beef plants and cutting 4,900 jobs just as the U.S. cattle herd sinks to its smallest size ...
Steers: 200-300 lbs., $286-$385; 300-400 lbs., $278-$350; 400-500 lbs., $241-$342; 500-600 lbs., $232-$290; 600-700 lbs., $208-$243; 700-800 lbs., $208-$228. Heifers ...
Steers: 200-300 lbs., $294-$425; 300-400 lbs., $322-$445; 400-500 lbs., $289-$417; 500-600 lbs., $277-$370; 600-700 lbs., $240-$274; 700-800 lbs., $222-$244. Heifers ...