Brian Coffey

Livestock Economics, Risk Management, Futures Markets

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Documents & Presentations by Brian Coffey
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‘Let markets work’ | K-State researchers explain increased beef prices

K-State researchers contextualize record-high beef prices as a result of increased demand.

This article was originally released for the K-State Collegian newspaper on October 9, 2026.

October 9, 2026
Beef Quality Trends 2005-2025

The transition in the US beef sector over the past twenty years toward producing higher-quality product has been remarkable. The increase in higher-grading beef has created substantial wholesale value for the beef sector.

October 5, 2026
Domestic and Imported Lean-Beef Trimmings

Brian Coffey chats about U.S. lean beef trimmings and how the combination of domestic and imported trimmings meets consumer demands.

September 3, 2026
Domestic and International Sources of US Lean Beef Trimmings August 27, 2026
20. LRP Usage Across Top Feeder Cattle States August 1, 2026
Historic Volatility in Feeder and Live Cattle Futures Prices June 11, 2026
A Tough Nut to Crack: When Do Weekly USDA Crop Condition Reports Become Reliable for Predicting Peanut Yields? April 22, 2026
Current Livestock and Meat Issues

Presented at Mid-America Farm Expo. Salina, KS. 

March 26, 2026
Use of Feeder Cattle Livestock Risk Protection Insurance in Kansas

ARPC White Paper 2026–04. Agricultural Risk Policy Center, North Dakota State University. 

https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/391398?v=pdf

February 10, 2026
US Beef Retail Market and Demand

Brian Coffey explains his research looking into the U.S. beef retail market and beef demand.

January 27, 2026