USDA to probe beef market after Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire

After 20 past bearish logistics events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.7% to +2.0%), and +2.1% over 20.

• Aug 16, 2019Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire ignites U.S. beef prices+1.9%
• Aug 15, 2019‘Significant’ market impacts expected after Tyson fire+2.2%
• Nov 24, 2025Tyson Foods to close major US beef plant as cattle supplies dwindle+4.7%
• Aug 21, 2019Markets see major movement after Tyson plant fire - Progressive Cattle | Ag Proud+1.7%
• Aug 13, 2019Tyson fire disrupts markets, supply chain+0.9%

After 29 past bearish logistics events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -2.0% to +0.5%), and -3.7% over 20.

• Aug 16, 2019Tyson Foods slaughterhouse fire ignites U.S. beef prices-0.3%
• Aug 15, 2019‘Significant’ market impacts expected after Tyson fire-1.4%
• Nov 24, 2025Tyson Foods to close major US beef plant as cattle supplies dwindle+1.3%
• Aug 21, 2019Markets see major movement after Tyson plant fire - Progressive Cattle | Ag Proud+1.6%
• Aug 30, 2019Beef Market Update: Tyson plant fires still playing a role in cash market - RealAgriculture-4.4%