Category: Forecasting
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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How New Tariffs Could Impact Your Margins
Significant changes are taking place in the international trading system. Recent announcements from the U.S. government around new and expanded tariffs targeting dozens …
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Beef Up Your Buying Strategy
Fresh protein might not be the most exciting thing on your plate, but procuring it comes with an unexpected set of challenges. The market is always changing and can be …
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What’s ahead for DecisionNext and our customers in 2025
As we start the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on a few of the important trends that shaped our industry over the last twelve months, and how they position …
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Discover what’s next for protein in 2025 in an exclusive interview with Dr. Boussios in The National Provisioner
Head Economist Dr. David Boussios offers expert insights into the tight beef supply, pork exports, inflation’s impact, labor shortages, and more in this exclusive …
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