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Whetstone Distribution Partners with DecisionNext to Enhance Protein Price Forecasting
SAN FRANCISCO, California – January 20, 2026 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that helps companies optimize commodity buying and selling decisions, today announced …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index | Methodology
Skip to Cheeseburger > Skip to Hot Dog > The Recipe for Better Food Cost Insight The new DecisionNext Finished Goods Index (FGI) gives you a monthly look at the …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Returns this August
What can a cheeseburger tell us about commodity inflation? More than you might think. From beef and buns to cheddar and cooking oil, input costs are climbing. But most …
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What AI Really Means for Ag Decision-Makers
“AI won’t replace ag decision-makers—it’ll supercharge them.” -Cassie Kozyrkov, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google That line gets a lot of nods in …
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Record Prices Followed by Seasonal Softening: What’s Ahead for Prime Top Butts
Prime center-cut top butt (184B 3) prices have surged to historic levels, reaching $9.76/lb on June 8th (fig. 1). That price marks an all-time high, surpassing the …
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Understand How Weather Impacts Australian Cattle and Lamb Prices
Working with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), DecisionNext has released a new research report examining how weather affects Australian cattle and lamb …
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New Research Measuring the Role of Weather on Australian Cattle and Lamb Markets
Working with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), DecisionNext has compiled a new research report examining the impact of weather on Australian cattle and …
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Global Appetite, Domestic Impact: How Short Ribs (123 A) Prices React to Trade Disruptions
Key Insights Asian export markets are a primary destination for short ribs (123 A); disruptions on export volume ripple through domestic pricing. Assuming the domestic …
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Shifting Beef Markets: 5 Reasons Why It’s So Volatile Right Now
Even before new tariffs hit our international trading partners in early April, the summer of 2025 was looking tumultuous for cattle and beef markets. Carcass weights are …
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Employee Spotlight: Gregory Astill, Senior Economist
As Senior Economist, Gregory is a key part of our growing team. With his extensive experience in market trends and economic strategy, he’s ready to help us deliver even …
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