IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 07/01/26

IAS Market Talk · Jul 1, 2026 · 5m

Cash cattle continue to hold historically strong levels, with trade last week coming in around $258–$260. While there’s a slightly softer undertone developing in the market, tight supplies and solid beef demand are still providing support underneath the surface.

This week, Dave Rueber discusses the growing gap between cash cattle prices and futures markets, seasonal demand trends heading into summer, and what producers should watch as the industry heads deeper into the second half of the year. He also shares insight on feeder cattle values, cost of gain, and why strong closeouts continue to…