IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 1/7/26
Getting a lot of mixed messages in the cattle markets this week.
In this episode of IAS Market Talk, Dave Reber, Beef Production Specialist with Innovative Ag Services, breaks down what’s driving today’s cattle markets and where the risks are starting to show. Feeder cattle prices continue to climb at record levels, raising concerns around tight break-evens and limited downside protection. At the same time, the fat cattle market is sending conflicting signals as box beef prices struggle to gain momentum and packer margins remain under pressure.
Dave also touches on rising cost of gain…
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