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The University of Georgia's 2026 beef outlook says tight cattle supplies will keep prices at very high levels in 2026. Wholesale and retail beef values rose sharply in 2025, and per-capita consumption fell by less than 0.5 lb.
Demand weakness at high prices is flagged as the main risk.
Limited cattle supply and steady demand point to firm feeder and live cattle prices, though price gains may moderate.
fieldreport.caes.uga.eduWilliam SecorJan 23, 2026fieldreport.caes.uga.eduWilliam SecorJan 23, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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