Ranchers See Import Window as a Setback for Herd Rebuilding

August 26, 2026 Chris Rawley

*Cow-calf operations account for 94 percent of responses in Harvest Returns’ snapshot poll.*

On August 21, 2026, the administration announced a 90-day window in which up to 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef may enter the United States without an out-of-quota tariff, accompanied by a stated commitment that the imported product would be offered at a 25 percent discount to current market prices. The stated objective is to ease retail prices for consumers while the domestic cattle herd—now at its smallest size in decades—is rebuilt.

Five Superfood Investment Trends for 2021

July 20, 2021 Guest User

Nearly everyone has seen an advertisement for some sort of “superfood” that promises numerous health benefits packed into a single fruit or vegetable. Besides these claims, superfoods can make an attractive addition to an investment portfolio seeking diversified returns.

A Little Pork in your Portfolio

June 6, 2017 Guest User

Americans have been eating pork for centuries, ever since the first hogs were imported to the United States in 1539. Nowadays, 42% of red meat eaten in the U.S. is pork, and that number has been continuously increasing throughout the past few decades. By the end of 2018, the USDA predicts that demand for pork in America will meet or exceed that of beef. We also export the majority of the world’s pork and pork products, so the future for hog farmers and their investors looks bright.

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