About this episode

The episode discusses key market forces shaping the cattle industry in 2026, reflecting on the past year and looking ahead.

In the first Beef Market Update of 2026, Shaun Haney and Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange reflect on the year past and look ahead to key market forces shaping the cattle industry this year. From border bottlenecks to retail dynamics, Wasko highlights the interconnected factors at play in supply, demand, and market signals.... Read More

People in this episode

Host: Shaun Haney

Guest: Anne Wasko

Topics covered

• beef market
• cattle industry
• supply pressure
• feeder numbers
• market forces

Keywords

• beef market update
• cattle industry
• supply and demand
• retail dynamics
• border bottlenecks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gateway Livestock Exchange

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