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Dennis Sun: Cattle from Mexico – Good or Bad?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle crossing the border is not an easy process, nor should it be. The threat of a New World Screwworm infestation would shut down many states moving cattle. We just can’t afford to have it."
Dennis SunApril 24, 2026
Dennis Sun: America's Meat Products are the Best
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "People are looking for healthy sources of protein more often, and meat is being recognized by consumers for its many benefits and all of the ways they can cook lamb, pork and beef."
Dennis SunApril 18, 2026
Dennis Sun: Labor Strike Not Hurting the Packinghouse
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "JBS has not been hurt badly by the strike. Sure, they’ve been hurt and have been losing money on every cow they’ve processed for the last couple of years, but by processing less cows, they are losing less money."
Dennis SunApril 10, 2026
Dennis Sun: If You’re in Agriculture, Get Out the Dartboard
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "To say our world is currently full of volatility is a true statement. Those in agriculture could actually make some planning decisions using a dartboard these days and come out alright."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2026
Dennis Sun: It's A Democratic Smoke Screen
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "High food prices and demand for beef in a midterm election year may spell more trouble. Election years always come with a number of promises which last until Election Day but then are quickly forgotten."
Dennis SunMarch 27, 2026
Dennis Sun: Organic Grown Versus Conventional Grown
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "There are no existing scientific studies showing one method of farming is better than the other, as both have their pros and cons."
Dennis SunMarch 20, 2026
Dennis Sun: Do We Need More Cattle?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "As cattle numbers continue to drop, one might think cattle prices would keep rising, but they are not. I’ve been hearing words such as 'volatile,' 'uneasy' and 'uncertain' in some market reports."
Dennis SunMarch 13, 2026
Dennis Sun: What Do We Eat Now?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I don’t have a lot of trust in those telling us what to eat. I remember a few years back when plant-based meat was all the rage, and after reading the ingredients list, I realized it was nothing more than glorified dog food."
Dennis SunMarch 06, 2026
Dennis Sun: Future Looks Bright for Dairy
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Higher beef prices and improved genetics are rewriting the dairy industry. Older dairy cows producing milk at higher numbers and producers using young cows to crossbreed with beef genetics, the business has really changed."
Dennis SunFebruary 27, 2026
Dennis Sun: Should Producers Worry About Beef Imports?
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Since President Donald Trump announced the U.S is expanding the annual tariff rate quotas for Argentinian beef from 20,000 metric tons (mt) to 80,000 mt a year on Feb. 6, beef producers have been expressing their concerns."
Dennis SunFebruary 21, 2026
Dennis Sun: Cattle Numbers are Dropping
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle producers who liked cattle prices in 2025 should be happy with the 2026 price predictions."
Dennis SunFebruary 13, 2026
Dennis Sun: Consumers’ Buying Behavior Has Changed
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "It is no surprise grocery shoppers’ behavior has changed in the last year, mostly driven by economic pressures. But, there is more to it than just the dollars, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights report."
Dennis SunFebruary 06, 2026