USDA Provides Update on Investigation Following 2019 Tyson Beef Plant Closure and COVID-19 Pandemic

After 144 past bearish report events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.1% to +0.9%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Apr 18, 2019Beef Market Update: USDA Cattle on Feed, calving season, and dry pasture conditions on the Prairies - RealAgriculture-0.3%
• Dec 9, 2025USDA Cuts Cattle Price Forecast After Tyson Shuts Nebraska Beef Plant - Bloomberg+2.3%
• Dec 4, 2023USDA increases beef production forecasts - Grainews-1.8%
• Sep 27, 2017U.S. prepared for expanding beef production - Morning Ag Clips+0.2%
• Dec 14, 20182019 Meat and Poultry Industry Economic Outlook: A mixed bag | 2018-12-14 | The National Provisioner+0.3%

After 126 past bearish report events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.0%), and +0.6% over 20.

• Apr 18, 2019Beef Market Update: USDA Cattle on Feed, calving season, and dry pasture conditions on the Prairies - RealAgriculture-1.2%
• Dec 9, 2025USDA Cuts Cattle Price Forecast After Tyson Shuts Nebraska Beef Plant - Bloomberg+1.3%
• Dec 4, 2023USDA increases beef production forecasts - Grainews+0.4%
• Sep 27, 2017U.S. prepared for expanding beef production - Morning Ag Clips+1.2%
• Jun 27, 2023Live cattle weaken on slowing demand - CME | The Beef Site+6.1%