About this episode

The episode discusses the volatility in cattle markets and the current state of cash trade in the U.S. as it relates to feeder imports and retail demand.

Volatility continues to define cattle markets as the industry moves into 2026, with steady cash trade in the U.S. but sharp swings in futures tied to ongoing uncertainty around screwworm concerns in Mexico near the U.S. border. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the cash market held together this past week, with southern trade... Read More

People in this episode

Guest: Anne Wasko

Topics covered

• beef market
• cattle markets
• retail demand
• cash trade
• futures volatility
• screwworm concerns

Keywords

• beef market
• cattle
• cash trade
• futures
• screwworm
• retail price
• Canada
• U.S.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gateway Livestock Exchange

Places: Canada, U.S., Mexico

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