273: Cattle Markets Stay Choppy and Dan Declares War on Nebraska with Dan and Samantha
This week, Lauren, Dan, and Samantha break down a cattle market that feels strong on paper but refuses to break out. The CME Feeder Cattle Index pushed to record highs near 377, yet futures remain well behind cash. With a historically wide feeder-to-fat spread, packers searching for leverage, softer exports, heavier carcass weights, and headline-driven volatility, the market continues to trade sideways. The crew unpacks what is driving the hesitation, what the Cattle on Feed report really showed, and what to watch as we move deeper into Lent and toward spring demand.
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