208: Tyson Closure, Brazilian Beef, and Market Manipulation? A Full Cattle Market Breakdown with Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle market is getting hit from every direction right now. Tyson shutting down a major beef plant, tariffs lifted on Brazilian beef, a bearish cattle-on-feed report, and mounting questions around market manipulation have all collided in the same week. In this episode, we break down what actually matters, what’s noise, and what producers should be watching as the fundamentals shift. From heifer retention to grain markets to the long-term impact on domestic prices, this conversation digs into the real pressures facing cattle producers and the decisions that’ll shape 2025 and beyond.
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