Your weekly window into the world of Wagyu — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
Week of August 17 – August 24, 2026
A sudden Tyson plant closure disrupts the Midwest cattle market, shaking supply in that region. This week also saw a major packer go dark, adding further uncertainty to the beef distribution chain. A beef import decision introduced volatility, and beef import policy changes were highlighted in the Beefonomics trade update. Cattle recovery continues amid death loss, though its duration remains uncertain.
Marketplace activity slowed this week, with 46 new listings from 9 seller sites in five countries, down from 68 the previous week. The inventory mix consisted of 45 live‑animal listings and 1 beef listing. Australia led the market with 22 listings, followed by Canada (11), the United States (10) and Brazil (2).
- 46 new listings found (−22 on the week before), from 9 seller sites in 5 countries
- The mix: 45 live-animal, 1 beef
- Most active countries: 🇦🇺 Australia (22), 🇨🇦 Canada (11), 🇺🇸 USA (10), 🇧🇷 Brazil (2)
This edition was compiled for the archive from that week's records.