IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 07/23/26

IAS Market Talk · Jul 23, 2026 · 5m

IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – July 23rd, 2026

After months of historically strong cattle markets, the tone has shifted. Futures have come under significant pressure, cash cattle continue to soften, and feeder cattle values are beginning to respond to lower deferred markets.

In this week's IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber discusses the recent market downturn, why futures have struggled to find support, and what producers should watch as tighter margins and higher feed costs create new challenges. While cattle supplies remain historically tight, there are signals underneath the surface…