While a decision to loosen restrictions on United States beef imports has dominated headlines, this week’s episode of the Week in Beef delves further into some of the other issues impacting the beef industry. Saleyard prices have reached their highest point in three years and processors are prioritising quantity over quality as they try to service the growing demand for ground beef in the US. And: Wagga Wagga-based saleyards reporter Leann Dax explains the renewed optimism rain has brought to the Riverina We wrap up the Australian Government’s decision to loosen restrictions on US beef with Agforce general president Shane McCarthy Australian Country Choice CEO Anthony Lee explains the next step an industry-wide effort to get agriculture into classrooms The Week in Beef Podcast is brought to you by Rabobank, Australia’s Most Recommended Agri Bank 2025.