US to reopen cattle imports from Mexico despite ongoing screwworm concerns

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will reopen one section of the US-Mexico border to Mexican cattle imports in August, easing a ban imposed in November 2024 in response to the spread of New World screwworm in Mexico…Read More

James Nason, 27/07/2026

Feedgrain Focus: Prices keep kicking, growers hold in dry week

Grain prices are continuing their rise, fuelled by the heat in global wheat markets, and by uncertainty from the Australian grower about new-crop production…Read More

Liz Wells, 27/07/2026

Beef Pro is here: Halter’s new planning layer already lifting pasture utilisation by up to 30pc

For Australian beef producers, the pressure to do more with the same land never really goes away. Feed costs, labour constraints, variable seasons – they all push in the same direction. The question is always the same: how do you get more from what you’ve already got?..Read More

Sponsored Content, 27/07/2026

Clearance slides to 61pc in smaller 16,247 head online offering

Cattle listings eased 6pc this week to 16,247 head, while clearance plunged to 61pc. Lighter steer and heifer weight categories retracted in average, while heavier heifers showed some improvement…Read More

Beef Central, 24/07/2026

Brisbane’s EKKA celebrates 150 years, with beef at the forefront

The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year – and one of its longest-standing traditions will take centre stage when Ekka Beef Week kicks off on Monday 3 August. Beef Week isn’t just for exhibitors, it’s a celebration of the entire beef industry, with the opportunity to share knowledge, build connections and strengthen relationships across all sectors of the supply chain…Read More

Beef Central, 23/07/2026

Looking for Angus bulls with performance and sound structure?

Every spring, commercial cattle producers have hundreds of Angus bulls to choose from when looking for replacements. Finding one that combines structural integrity, proven commercial performance and genuine value is another matter. The Glenisa breeding objective has been simply to make commercial producers more profitable…Read More

Sponsored Content, 27/07/2026

Japan Wagyu tour 2027 promises to expand Aussie breeders’ knowledge

About 40 Australian beef industry stakeholders with an interest in Wagyu cattle and beef production will depart next August on a 12-day AWA study tour designed to further knowledge and understanding of the Japanese Wagyu supply chain – from genetics to breeding, feeding, processing, and consumer applications in Japan’s retail and food service markets. Limited tickets remain to join the tour…Read More

Beef Central, 24/07/2026

Aussie beef excluded from latest 12.5pc US tariff hike

Australian beef has been excluded, while lamb and goatmeat are included in the latest round of punitive tariffs on imported products announced by the US overnight. Effective today, the Trump administration has imposed a 12.5pc tariff on a wide range of Australian goods after accusing the Federal Government of failing to adequately police forced labour in its supply chains..Read More

Jon Condon, 24/07/2026

Cattle “going the other way” as Roma has busiest fortnight of the year

Saleyard prices have continued to hold up as some bigger runs of cattle start to move in Queensland…Read More

Eric Barker, 24/07/2026

New live export State of the Industry report released

Australia exported more than 1.16 million livestock worth almost $1.1 billion in 2025, with live cattle exports reaching their highest level since 2019 and animal mortality rates remaining at historically low levels, according to a new industry report released today by LiveCorp…Read More

Beef Central, 24/07/2026

S6 Ep22: Mid year market update – Is the weather shaping livestock markets?

In today’s episode of The Weekly Grill, host Kerry Lonergan chats with regular market experts Chris Howie and Matthew Dalgleish about how current weather patterns — including an emerging El Niño — are affecting feed, regional conditions and livestock supply across Australia. They review cattle and sheep herd numbers, slaughter trends, meatworks capacity, rising lamb prices, the growth of sheep feedlots, and discuss short-term buying strategies…Read More

Beef Central, 24/07/2026

Recruitment: How to give (and take) constructive criticism in the workplace

If you’re a manager, supervisor, team leader or any type of boss working in the meat and livestock industry, there will be times when you will have to give feedback to employees. Sometimes it will be positive and sometimes not, so you might like to consider how it is delivered…Read More

Beef Central, 24/07/2026

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