Gains in pork, broilers and turkey not enough to offset sharp decline in 2023 beef output.

Railroad performance still challenged.

Shippers of food and other products expect less volatility in the new year.

California governor offers aggressive plan.

War, logistics and weather add to market uncertainty.

Amy Smith said at the Purchasing Seminar that prices appear to have peaked but are well above 2021.

Grain markets vulnerable amid labor issue.

Millions of birds have been culled in the Midwest following the discovery of positive cases.

Corn and soy complex futures notch contract highs.

Drought, market volatility are among the factors driving the trend.