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Episode 170
Chicken pricing is moving up again for next week, wings, boneless breasts and tenders are all getting more money. Production is increasing weekly, b…
2 years, 6 months ago
Sticker Shock on Strip Loins
Episode 169
Beef harvest last week was down to 583K head, below last week’s 599K and last year, we were at 631K head for the week. This curtailed production is …
2 years, 7 months ago
Gotta Get Down on Pi Day
Episode 168
Last week's beef harvest dropped to 583K, continuing a trend of reduced production with some major packers operating only four days a week. Expect an…
2 years, 7 months ago
Corned Beef & Cabbage & Inflation
Episode 167
Beef harvest continues to stay steady, but well below average compared to last year. Top rounds are moving up quickly while middle meats, loins, and …
2 years, 7 months ago
Leaping Towards Spring
Episode 166
Grain prices are decreasing, which is good news for food processors and animal production.
Beef production is being reduced, which has caused prices …
2 years, 7 months ago
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Episode 165
Beef harvest is down for another week with expectations of going below 600k next week. Packers are lowering the harvest to keep inventories tight and…
2 years, 8 months ago
(Beef) Packers vs. Retailers
Episode 164
Beef demand is not keeping up with beef production. Packers have more product than they can move without discounting and they have no interest in dis…
2 years, 8 months ago
Are You Ready for Some Chicken Wings?
Episode 163
Beef demand is not strong. Harvest was up this week, but we shouldn't expect that to last. Buy what you need, you may find a bargain or two.
Chicken w…
2 years, 8 months ago
Can Corn Go Even Lower?
Episode 162
Starting with grains this week, corn is moving lower again and it's probably not done. This is good for everyone (except corn farmers). Soy and wheat…
2 years, 8 months ago
Beef and Pork Bounce Back
Episode 161
Beef production recovered nicely after the winter storm disruptions. Packers pushed pricing up pretty quickly, but this doesn't seem sustainable into…
2 years, 9 months ago