Global AgriTrends Weekly Insights
Western AgCredit is pleased to provide this weekly update from Global AgriTrends, a trusted provider of market intelligence and trade data since 2006. Global AgriTrends specializes in delivering clear, actionable insights for the global agri-food sector. Brett Stuart, founding partner of Global AgriTrends, offers expert analysis and valuable perspectives to keep you informed.
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07.09.25
@#$% Imported Beef!
Cattlemen carry an inherent distaste for imported beef. That is not unique to beef; most domestic industries see imports as a threat to market shares and pricing. I’ve spent the last 20 years deeply involved in global beef trade. Prior to that...
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06.26.25
By-Product Values Weaken
Rendering is the process of converting animal by-products (bones, fat, offal, blood) into usable materials like tallow and protein feed meals. The process typically includes heating to separate compounds followed by drying and refining into finish...
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06.18.25
Cattle to New Record Highs – What’s the Risk?
The U.S. feeder cattle index recently topped $317/cwt last week, another record high. Fed steers traded at a record $238/cwt. On a per head basis feeders are now around $2,400 and fed cattle are near $3,600. PER HEAD?! These price levels are eupho...
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06.10.25
U.S. Beef Remains Banned by China
On March 16th, China’s system of approval for U.S. meat exporters failed to renew their export registrations, effectively closing the border to U.S. beef. This system was put in place under Trump’s Phase One agreement with the commitment that U.S....
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06.02.25
The Basics of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico
Background on New World Screwworm: The worm is hatched from fly larva (maggots) laid by a blowfly. These blow flies are unique in that they lay eggs in LIVING flesh as opposed to DEAD flesh. Any mammal with an open wound is at risk if NWS flies ar...
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