Call goes out for more attention to poultry CAFOs as regulators evaluate state permit regulating waste management.

Sector expansion attributed to lower grain prices and improved consumer demand.

Analyst says rising commodity prices, trade challenges and declining consumption will slow expansion.

U.S. trade system still healthy despite tariff wars with Mexico and China.

Beef exports continue at record pace; headwinds weigh on pork exports.

USDA data continues to come in slow following partial government shutdown.

Average daily gain drops in December as cost of gain rises.

Strong domestic and global consumption will continue to support prices in 2019.