Jim Wyckoff

Weekly protein report: Historic cattle shortage increases pressure on beef processors

9 May 2026

16 minute read

Weekly protein report: Biosecurity risks remain a market problem for cattle producers

1 May 2026

18 minute read

Ongoing uncertainty around screwworm underscores how animal health threats can quickly alter marketing decisions, trade flows and price direction

Weekly protein report: China livestock sector on alert as new foot-and-mouth strain emerges

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Foot-and-mouth Disease

25 April 2026

15 minute read

FMD serotype SAT1 detection across distant provinces raises containment concerns, triggers nationwide vaccine push

Weekly protein digest: Drought threatens momentum in rebuilding the herd

Herd Management Environmental Management Health & Disease

18 April 2026

22 minute read

Persistent dryness in key US regions is raising concerns about forage availability, potentially slowing heifer retention and causing delay in rebuilding the herd

Weekly protein report: Record beef demand signals structural shift in consumer preference

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases New World Screwworm

10 April 2026

17 minute read

US beef demand has reached its strongest level in four decades, with consumers choosing beef despite higher prices

March - May 2026

Weekly protein report: Historic cattle shortage increases pressure on beef processors

Processing Meat Processing Packaging

9 May 2026

16 minute read

Tyson widened projected beef losses as the US cattle herd falls to its smallest size in 75 years, driving sharply higher input costs

Weekly protein report: Biosecurity risks remain a market problem for cattle producers

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases New World Screwworm

1 May 2026

18 minute read

Ongoing uncertainty around screwworm underscores how animal health threats can quickly alter marketing decisions, trade flows and price direction

Weekly protein report: China livestock sector on alert as new foot-and-mouth strain emerges

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Foot-and-mouth Disease

25 April 2026

15 minute read

FMD serotype SAT1 detection across distant provinces raises containment concerns, triggers nationwide vaccine push

Weekly protein digest: Drought threatens momentum in rebuilding the herd

Herd Management Environmental Management Health & Disease

18 April 2026

22 minute read

Persistent dryness in key US regions is raising concerns about forage availability, potentially slowing heifer retention and causing delay in rebuilding the herd

Weekly protein report: Record beef demand signals structural shift in consumer preference

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases New World Screwworm

10 April 2026

17 minute read

US beef demand has reached its strongest level in four decades, with consumers choosing beef despite higher prices

Weekly protein report: Prolonged plant strike raises stakes for cattle markets

Processing Markets Government

4 April 2026

14 minute read

Limited processing capacity could back up cattle supplies while supporting boxed beef prices

Weekly protein digest: JBS plant strike raises red flags for cattle markets

Health & Disease Processing Facilities and People

21 March 2026

19 minute read

A walkout at one of the nation’s largest beef plants is threatening regional slaughter capacity, with analysts warning of near-term pressure on fed cattle prices and potential volatility across the supply chain

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Jim Wyckoff

Weekly protein report: Historic cattle shortage increases pressure on beef processors

Weekly protein report: Biosecurity risks remain a market problem for cattle producers

Weekly protein report: China livestock sector on alert as new foot-and-mouth strain emerges

Weekly protein digest: Drought threatens momentum in rebuilding the herd

Weekly protein report: Record beef demand signals structural shift in consumer preference

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March - May 2026

Weekly protein report: Historic cattle shortage increases pressure on beef processors

Weekly protein report: Biosecurity risks remain a market problem for cattle producers

Weekly protein report: China livestock sector on alert as new foot-and-mouth strain emerges

Weekly protein digest: Drought threatens momentum in rebuilding the herd

Weekly protein report: Record beef demand signals structural shift in consumer preference

Weekly protein report: Prolonged plant strike raises stakes for cattle markets

Weekly protein digest: JBS plant strike raises red flags for cattle markets

Our Partners