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June - March 2026

Weekly protein report: USDA expands biosecurity investment amid ongoing livestock threats

19 June 2026

15 minute read

A $105 million USDA initiative to strengthen surveillance and prevention systems highlights growing federal concern over livestock disease risks

Weekly protein report: Poultry margins hold strong amid turbulence in beef and pork

Markets & policy Market trends Markets and economics

9 May 2026

16 minute read

Chicken continues to outperform across the protein complex as beef processors face supply shortages, antitrust scrutiny and elevated production costs

Strait of Hormuz disruption scenarios and fertilizer purchasing risks for US producers

Meat poultry Flock management Feed and nutrition

7 May 2026

8 minute read

University experts offer pricing scenarios and outlook

Weekly protein report: Smithfield leans on packaged meats strength as earnings beat expectations

Markets & policy Market trends Markets and economics

1 May 2026

18 minute read

Market reactions to disease developments in cattle highlight how quickly animal health risks can disrupt supply—keeping poultry biosecurity and disease prevention top of mind

The Middle East conflict: Implications for feed and animal producers

Markets & policy Market trends Markets and economics

12 March 2026

11 minute read

The conflict in the Middle East will cause significant impacts to trade within the agriculture industry, particularly with feed markets and overall supply chain

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June - March 2026

Weekly protein report: USDA expands biosecurity investment amid ongoing livestock threats

Weekly protein report: Poultry margins hold strong amid turbulence in beef and pork

Strait of Hormuz disruption scenarios and fertilizer purchasing risks for US producers

Weekly protein report: Smithfield leans on packaged meats strength as earnings beat expectations

The Middle East conflict: Implications for feed and animal producers

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