Brad Gonyeau

Big shifts are happening in the food industry. 🥩 Tyson Foods—the largest meat processor in the U.S.—is closing two more beef plants (in Illinois and Utah) and looking to sell another facility in Washington as it consolidates its operations. Why is this happening? Even though consumer demand for beef remains strong, the U.S. cattle herd is currently at its lowest level since 1951 due to prolonged droughts and high farming costs. With fewer cattle available to process, meatpackers are facing record-high supply costs and adjusting their facilities accordingly. Tyson plans to focus its beef business around three main modernized plants in Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas as the market works through the shortage. Have you noticed higher beef prices at your local grocery store lately? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #FoodNews #TysonFoods #BeefIndustry #GroceryTrends #Economy #BusinessUpdate #ConsumerNews

Constellation Pledges $100 Million to Support U.S. Farmers in the Beer Industry Constellation Brands has said it will invest an additional $100 million over the next five years to support barley, corn and hops farmers in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. https://lnkd.in/erfUeTeg

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Smithfield Foods expects its fresh pork segment to swing to an adjusted operating loss of US$70 million to US$90 million in the third quarter, as lower hog prices and a narrowing industry market spread pressure margins. The U.S. pork processor said falling USDA pork cutout and hog prices have squeezed industry profitability, prompting a more conservative outlook for the segment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVQcpRJw #SmithfieldFoods #Pork #Hogs #MeatIndustry #Earnings #OperatingLoss #Agriculture #AgriBusiness #FoodIndustry #MarketNews

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Boxed beef prices were higher today! Margins increasing for wholesale buyers along the supply chain with the precipitous drop in feeder and fed cattle futures while prices are higher for consumers… Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Full Disclaimer: https://lnkd.in/gqnX7ySn

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Attn Beef Processors: Muscle Protein Foods, (MPF) has developed a patented, "protein into protein" all-natural system that increase muscle beef yield by 15% and ground beef yield by 12%, utilizing a functional liquid beef protein derived directly from existing raw material streams (beef trimmings) while maintaining a clean-label product. No Phosphates.. www.succulence.com This is not an additive system, rather it’s a functional enhancement system that improves beef yields and sustainability programs (through the reuse of in-house trimmings that is not required to be labeled), and is integrated into a beef supplier's current workflow. The following video explains how the technology works. https://lnkd.in/ejwNjQnD What this means operationally: • Higher finished yield from the same raw material input • Improved margin per pound without changing core formulation What this means commercially: • Potentially significant cost savings at scale • Improved raw material utilization From a system-wide perspective, this technology may offer several strategic advantages: • Supply Efficiency: Increased finished product output from existing beef inputs • Sustainability Alignment: Upcycling of beef trimmings into functional protein, supporting waste reduction initiatives Reach out to me today for samples and to get started..

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📢 Funding Opportunity for Missouri Beef & Dairy Producers The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for grants of up to $40,000 to help beef and dairy producers grow and enhance their operations. Funding can support upgrades such as: 🐄 Facility or equipment improvements 🐮 Herd genetics and reproductive programs 🥛 Dairy expansion and efficiency projects ✅ MASBDA will fund up to 75% of eligible costs (with a 25% cash match). 🗓️ Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2025. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g-uwCA_x Questions? Contact MASBDA at (573) 751-2129 or masbda@mda.mo.gov

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Morning Update — 9/30/25 ⚖️ Markets stuck in neutral, no clear direction 🌽 Iowa yields come in disappointing — below last year, yet USDA expects higher 📺 Kevin McNew’s full update See Pinned Disclaimer #Corn #Soybeans #GrainMarketing

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🥩WALMART BEEF PLANT UPDATE The Olathe City Council recently approved a $257 million incentives package that will help support Walmart’s first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef plant. The council unanimously approved a bond measure that includes a 10-year, 50% property tax abatement for Walmart, according to the city council agenda documents. The facility, which opened in July, spans 300,000 square feet. https://lnkd.in/dnajsirE 📷:Walmart Inc. #beef #caseready #Kansas #walmart

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