IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 05/14/26
IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – May 14, 2026
Another week, another set of record highs in the cattle market.
In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber breaks down another aggressive move higher in fed cattle prices, with trade pushing into the $260+ range and futures markets continuing to rally alongside it.
Dave discusses the tight supply situation packers are facing, why feedlots are seeing strong profitability, and how feeder cattle prices continue to climb across nearly every weight class. He also shares perspective on rising break-evens, current feeding costs, and why this…
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