IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 02/18/26
IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – February 18, 2026
Cattle markets are holding strong, but how long can the rally last?
In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber shares the latest beef market commentary for February 18, including:
• Limited negotiated trade and light local volume
• Southern markets trending higher than the North
• Pressure on packer margins
• Record-setting feeder cattle prices
• What grass season means for calf and yearling demand
• Cost of gain outlook and profitability considerations
Dave also opens with thoughts and prayers for wildfire victims impacting cow-calf…
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