Beef prices are expected to continue climbing in the coming year as tight cattle supplies in the United States and abroad strain the global market, analysts said. U.S. cattle inventories remain near multi-decade lows following years of drought that forced ranchers to shrink herds.

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Beef prices are expected to continue climbing in the coming year as tight cattle supplies in the United States and abroad strain the global market, analysts said. U.S. cattle inventories remain near multi-decade lows following years of drought that forced ranchers to shrink herds.
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Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

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KFGO & Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich & Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

KFGO &amp; Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich &amp; Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

Afternoon Ag News, January 6, 2026: Low cattle numbers keep beef prices on the rise

Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, shared a recap of issues that impacted the cattle industry in 2025 on Capitol Hill.

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Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association, shared a recap of issues that impacted the cattle industry in 2025 on Capitol Hill.
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Afternoon Ag New, January 7, 2026: A recap of the issues impacting the cattle industry in 2025

Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com says there were two key international issues that pushed oil prices lower in 2025.

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Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com says there were two key international issues that pushed oil prices lower in 2025.
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Mid-morning Ag News, January 7, 2026: Where will gas prices go next?

Despite challenges from supply, tariffs and a strong dollar, demand for U.S. beef, pork and lamb has remained strong in 2025 according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

Source: USMEF

Despite challenges from supply, tariffs and a strong dollar, demand for U.S. beef, pork and lamb has remained strong in 2025 according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
Source: USMEF

Afternoon Ag News, January 6, 2026: Low cattle numbers keep beef prices on the rise

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