IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 11/6/25
In this week’s episode of IAS Market Talk, Beef Production Specialist Dave Rueber breaks down what’s been a rough two weeks in the cattle markets. After record highs in both feeder and fat cattle, prices have pulled back sharply — with feeder cattle values falling roughly 15% in just two and a half weeks.
“You know that feeder cattle index, which signifies an 800-pound steer, has gone from 370 to less than 340. So, a $3,040 drop. Throw in today's big drop, and it's going to be softer going forward,” Rueber explains.
Dave also discusses how emotions are driving markets as much as fundamentals…
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