Biden v Big Meat: Can the US tackle rising beef prices?

After 102 past neutral policy events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.2%), and +1.3% over 20.

• Dec 7, 2022US scrutinising tariff rates for beef imports - Beef Central+0.9%
• Feb 16, 2022The Price of Beef and the Price of Cattle | Feedlot Special | feedlotmagazine.com+1.0%
• Jun 17, 2021Explainer: How four big companies control the U.S. beef industry+1.2%
• Apr 25, 2019Lawsuit claims Tyson, Cargill and JBS fixed beef prices | Food Dive-5.9%
• Sep 24, 2019What’s the relationship between U.S. and Canada feeder cattle?+2.8%

After 26 past neutral policy events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -2.6% to +1.7%), and +0.2% over 20.

• Aug 31, 2026Cattle, Hog Prices Are Still Trapped and Heading Lower. What to Watch Next.-0.1%
• Oct 6, 2021USDA’s CCC takes on big role as presidents look to fund priorities | 2021-10-05 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.-2.7%
• Jul 9, 2021USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers, and Build a Better Food System | USDA+1.9%
• Apr 2, 2022Midwest’s states, provinces taking proactive measures to curb perpetual threat — animal disease outbreaks - CSG Midwest - CSG Midwest-2.1%
• Apr 20, 2020Sizing up the new farm rescue package - POLITICO+24.0%

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