"There's strong momentum in the cattle industry right now with tight supply and high demand driving well-earned profitability across North America, though concerns remain about long-term supply without cowherd expansion. Trade is a central theme of this year's conference, with tri-national cooperation among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and the upcoming USMCA review seen as critical to maintaining a "do no harm" approach for beef markets."
"Each year, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) hosts its CattleCon, featuring weather and market outlooks, a tradeshow, and plenty of networking events. The 2026 CattleCon happens in Nashville this week, and our own Shaun Haney is there to capture what's top of mind for the cattle industry. On the crops side, canola stands out positively as China temporarily removes tariffs and Canada gains domestic feedstock status for renewable diesel, boosting market optimism despite broader crop-sector pressure."
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's annual CattleCon includes weather and market outlooks, a tradeshow, and extensive networking. The 2026 event takes place in Nashville and focuses on current industry priorities. Cattle markets show strong momentum driven by tight supply and high demand, producing profitability across North America while raising concerns about future supply without cowherd expansion. Trade dominates conference conversation, emphasizing tri-national cooperation among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and caution ahead of the USMCA review to avoid harming beef markets. Canola markets benefit from China's temporary tariff removal and Canada's renewable diesel feedstock designation, lifting optimism amid wider crop pressure.
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