December 19, 2025: Beef Supply and Demand Overview, Final 2025 Wins in Agriculture
This week’s agriculture news includes an avian influenza update, ongoing water challenges impacting agriculture, and what it will take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd alongside insights producers and growers should know as the year wraps up.
Agriculture headlines this week on today’s podcast cover major policy and trade developments, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 passing both the House and Senate and now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. Plus, the U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement to meet water delivery obligations, and we break down what to know as the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is set to take effect at the end of the month.
Today’s featured interview looks ahead to 2026, with Rabobank Senior Beef Economist Lance Zimmerman sharing insights on cattle herd rebuilding, total inventory trends, demand outlook, and regional perspectives on the beef market.
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