🐄 BEEF:
Border closures, parasite threats, and tight supplies – yeah, it’s getting intense. Grinds and thin meats are climbing, middle meats are taking a breather. Memorial Day will tighten harvest even more. This is a buy now or cry later kind of market.

🐔 POULTRY:
Chicken’s still climbing – breasts, tenders, all holding strong. Wings? Still the bargain. But a big bump in avian flu cases could shake things up.

🌾 GRAINS:
Corn and wheat are on the rise as the market bets on stronger export demand. Soy lost some steam midweek but is still holding strong. Crop progress? Ahead of schedule and looking great.

🐖 PORK:
Butts and ribs are heating up as production tightens and demand stays strong. Bellies dipped slightly to $143 but are likely to hold steady for now before summer moves them higher.

🧀 DAIRY:
CME markets are climbing this week – Barrel up 6, Block up 7, Butter up 1. Looks like this upward trend could keep rolling for a few more weeks.

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BEEF 🥩
Record-breaking cattle prices, border closures, and tight supply are all putting heat on the beef market. Grinds are leading the charge, and summer grilling might come with sticker shock.

POULTRY 🐔
Chicken stays hot as demand rises and beef prices push more eyes to poultry. Wings still can’t catch a break, but breasts and tenders are on the move. Avian flu update: a few new cases, mostly turkeys.

GRAINS 🌾
Corn and soy planting are ahead of schedule and looking strong. Soy demand is picking up – could be setting the stage for a long-awaited lift. Wheat’s holding steady.

PORK 🐖
Bellies are creeping up but likely holding steady for a bit. Butts are building some momentum, while loins remain the sleeper deal in the protein world.

DAIRY 🧀
A quiet week with mixed moves on the board – barrel down, block and butter up just a touch. Bigger shift coming in June as barrel pricing gets phased out, but for now, expect a slow and steady climb.

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Beef remains tight — production ticks up slightly, but grilling season and shifting demand are pushing grinds higher. Some middle meats are cooling, others still heating up.

Poultry prices still split — tenders climb, breasts stay high, wings dip again. Production’s up and bird flu cases stayed low this week.

Grains drift down — corn and wheat slide, soy holds firm. Ethanol chatter could shake things up.

Pork cools off — bellies dip, loins still a solid value, and butts barely budge. Summer could bring the heat back.

Dairy bounce back — after two weeks down, prices climb again. Not a rally yet, but some upside remains.

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The beef market is catching its breath, but ground beef continues to climb as shoppers trade down from pricier cuts. Could this pause be the calm before another round of increases?

Chicken takes a breather this week, but there’s chatter about a possible summer sandwich surge. Plus, a surprisingly quiet week on the avian flu front during peak migration season.

Grain markets are stuck in a holding pattern, but talk of drought and rising oil prices could stir things up. Planting’s on track – for now.

Dairy prices continue to slide, with barrels, blocks, and butter all moving lower. A major change is coming in June with the USDA removing the 500# barrel from pricing formulas – something to keep an eye on.

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Beef production remains limited as packers focus on profit over volume, keeping middle meats inflated heading into summer. Chucks and rounds are softening, while ground beef is climbing as consumers trade down. Buy early – prices aren’t cooling off anytime soon.

In poultry, boneless skinless breasts and tenders continue to climb, while wings drop again, making them the value buy. Production is steady at 1% above last year, which will likely continue. No new avian flu reports this week – though USDA updates have stalled, likely due to reduced services, not reduced risk.

Grain markets are steady overall. Corn and wheat saw small declines, while soy is trending up with potential for more gains as palm oil tariffs push oil markets higher. Early planting is off to a strong start.

Pork production is slowing slightly. Bellies climbed to $143 and could keep rising into late spring, so stocking up isn’t a bad idea if you’ve got the freezer space. Butts and ribs are showing mild strength, while loins remain steady.

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We're back with some Spring Market Trends!

Beef production remains tight at 564K head, keeping prices strong, especially for ribeyes, tenderloins, and strip loins. With Cinco de Mayo approaching, thin meats are in high demand, and waiting to buy will likely cost you more.

Strong beef prices are driving up demand and prices for chicken breasts and tenders, while wings continue to drop and are now the best value. Despite peak migration season, avian flu impact was minimal this week, with 9 cases and 326K birds affected.

Pork bellies are holding steady at $135, but warmer weather and reduced production could push prices higher soon. Loins remain a great value, while ribs and butts are starting their seasonal climb.

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Beef: Tight inventories and rising demand continue to push the market higher, with last week’s production dropping to 560K head. Ribeyes are climbing, while rounds and chucks are still trending down. This is a buy-now market—waiting will likely cost you more in the coming weeks.

Poultry: Boneless skinless breasts and tenders are up again, while wing prices may have hit their floor. Production remains strong, running 2% ahead of last year. Avian flu reports were minimal, and shell egg prices continue to decline just in time for Easter.

Pork: Pork bellies dipped slightly to $135, possibly nearing the bottom of this market. With warmer weather, production typically slows, which could push prices higher. Loins remain a great value, butts are steady, and ribs are still looking good.

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Happy Spring!

Beef: Warmer weather has jump-started the beef market, with strip loins and ribeyes seeing a price surge. Production is inching up, but inventories remain tight, and thin meats like flanks, sirloin flaps, and skirts will rise through Cinco de Mayo. Outside of grinds moving lower, waiting to buy could mean paying more later.

Poultry: Chicken wings are dropping in price, while breasts continue to climb, and tenders remain steady. Production is up 3% from last year, but the hatch rate has dipped below the ideal 80%. Despite 11 new avian flu cases affecting 1.8 million birds – mostly egg layers – egg prices are still decreasing.

Grains: Grain markets are steady, with corn up slightly and soy and wheat holding firm. Concerns are rising over U.S. export fees, which could impact shipments to China and disrupt commodity exports.

Pork: Pork bellies dropped again to $137 from last week’s $145, with more potential downside ahead. Loins remain a great value, while butts are holding steady after recent price increases.

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