258: Volatility, Heifer Retention, and a Nervous Cattle Market with Dan and Samantha
Volatility has returned to the cattle market in a big way, and this episode digs into why. Lauren is joined by Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright to break down recent swings on the futures board, uneven cash trade, headline-driven selloffs, and how quickly sentiment can flip at these levels. They cover the impact of packer disruptions, dairy cow slaughter, beef-on-dairy supply, grain market crosswinds, and the ongoing debate around heifer retention. This conversation cuts through the noise to focus on what’s actually moving the market and why producers should be paying attention right now…
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