About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of the New World screwworm on the cattle market and clarifies USDA's messaging.
www.agbull.com New World screwworm jumps to the top of the cattle conversation, and we sort out what USDA actually communicated versus what people think they heard. We also connect the pest narrative to market structure, especially why a strong basis and managed money long liquidation can pressure futures and pull on cash decisions. • USDA’s New World screwworm messaging, five-point plan, and what remains unclear • No food safety issue but real risk of negative consumer reaction&n...
People in this episode
Host: Tommy Grisafi
Guest: Mike Sands
Topics covered
- cattle industry
- USDA communication
- market structure
- consumer reaction
- screwworm impact
Keywords
- screwworm
- USDA
- cattle
- market structure
- consumer reaction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USDA, AG Bull
Products: New World screwworm
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