IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 05/20/26
IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – May 20, 2026
Another week, another round of volatility and strong cattle prices.
In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber breaks down continued strength in the fed cattle market, with prices still holding in the low $260s despite some pressure entering the market this week. He discusses bearish concerns surrounding the upcoming Cattle on Feed report, packer margin struggles, labor disruptions at a major processing plant, and how weather and consumer demand could influence beef movement heading into Memorial Day weekend.
Dave also shares insight into…
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