427 - Are Meat Packers Undermining U.S. Cattle Producers? Beef Markets & Imports Explained

Beef industry dynamics are under scrutiny: Cattle prices are dropping, imports are rising, and major packers like Tyson are scaling back operations. Is market consolidation hurting U.S. producers? Damian Mason speaks with Hyrum Egbert to analyze current trends, including packer power, price pressure, plant closures, and the role of imports. This is a must-listen for livestock producers, ag economists, and anyone invested in the future of American beef.

Key topics covered:

• Tyson's plant closure and capacity cutbacks
• Trump-era beef policy and price messaging
• The rise in beef imports and its impact on U.S. ranchers
• Market consolidation in meat packing
• Long-term implications for beef producers and consumers

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