87: Cattle Prices Soar While Exports Struggle and Rumors Swirl with Dan Gerhold
In this episode, Lauren and Dan dive into the chaos and opportunity of today’s cattle markets. Lauren shares a personal health update and a grueling 12-hour travel day before jumping into a sharp, timely discussion on wild price swings, persistent volatility, and the rumors shaking the market—including ICE raids, packing plant closures, and screw worm fears. Dan breaks down current fat cattle prices, historical inflation-adjusted comparisons, feeder trends, kill cow indicators, and what it all means for producers trying to stay ahead. The duo also unpack the concerning export numbers, the…
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