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CattleUSA Daily
CattleUSA Daily delivers fast, factual insight into cattle markets, sale barn results, and beef industry trends across the U.S. Hosted by producers and professionals who live the business, each episode breaks down feeder and fat cattle prices, futures movement, packer demand, weather impacts, and export shifts shaping today’s beef economy. From ranch-level realities to national market drivers, CattleUSA Daily is the trusted source for livestock news, market analysis, and ag insight that helps…
Episodes
CattleUSA Daily213: Insider Trading Speculation and the Rollercoaster Cattle Market with Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle markets are closing out the year with more questions than answers, and Lauren Moylan and Samantha Cozza-Wright break down the forces driving the…
CattleUSA Daily212: Why Body Condition Scoring Saves You Money
Body condition scoring isn’t a side task. It’s one of the most accurate predictors of profitability in a cow-calf operation. In this episode, we dig into why…
CattleUSA Daily212: What Happened to MCOOL—and Why It Still Matters with Emma Coffman
The conversation takes a deep dive into the debate surrounding M-COOL (Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling) as host Lauren Moylan and guest Emma Coffman…
CattleUSA Daily210: Weather Patterns, Drought Risks, and the Forecast Ranchers Actually Need with Gary Lezak
In this episode, Gary and Lauren Moylan break down what’s actually happening in the atmosphere right now and why it matters for agriculture. The pattern is…
CattleUSA Daily209: Tariffs, Brazil, and Beef: How Agriculture Became a Bargaining Chip with Emma Coffman
The tariffs on Brazilian beef are back in the headlines, and this time Trump’s decision to lift them has the entire industry on edge. In this episode, we break…
CattleUSA Daily208: Tyson Closure, Brazilian Beef, and Market Manipulation? A Full Cattle Market Breakdown with Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle market is getting hit from every direction right now. Tyson shutting down a major beef plant, tariffs lifted on Brazilian beef, a bearish…
CattleUSA Daily207: Herd Inventory Decline: What It Means & What You Can Do Now
The U.S. cow herd is the smallest it’s been in decades, and it’s reshaping every corner of the cattle market. In this episode, we break down why the CalHERD…
CattleUSA Daily206: Inside European Agriculture: Lessons (and Warnings) for U.S. Producers with Emma Coffman
European agriculture looks different—and not always in a good way. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with Emma Coffman to…
CattleUSA Daily205: Drought, Cold, and a Wild Winter Ahead? Breaking Down the LRC with Gary
This week, Gary breaks down what the developing LRC pattern is actually showing as we head toward winter, and why the early drought signals deserve more…
CattleUSA Daily204: 5 Hidden Cost Traps Every Cow-Calf Operation Misses
Most ranchers don’t realize where their money is actually disappearing. In this episode, we break open the five hidden cost traps that quietly drain…
CattleUSA Daily203: Cattle Market Meltdown? What the Latest COF Report REALLY Means with Dan and Samantha
The cattle market is swinging harder than it has in months, and everyone wants to blame something different. In this episode, Lauren, Dan, and Samantha break…
CattleUSA Daily202: GLP-1, Beef Demand, and Exports to South Korea with Terry Quam
The conversation around beef is shifting fast. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan sits down with Wisconsin producer Terry Quam…
CattleUSA Daily201: Trump’s Comments and the Potential DOJ’s Big Four Investigation with Emma Coffman
The beef industry is back in the headlines. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and Emma Coffman unpack Trump’s recent comments on…
CattleUSA Daily200: The Power of Predicting Weather Before It Happens with Gary Lezak
What if you could predict the weather months in advance? In this 200th episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and Gary Lezak dive into the power…
CattleUSA Daily199: Trump’s DOJ Comments and the Big Four Packers with John Campbell
The cattle market is under pressure — and politics are making it even hotter. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell…
CattleUSA Daily198: Beef Prices, Packers, and the Battle Over Cattle Market Control with Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle market has been anything but calm. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and Samantha Cozza-Wright unpack the chaos behind…
CattleUSA Daily197: Regenerative Grazing: Does It Really Pay?
Regenerative grazing gets a lot of buzz—but does it really work? In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks down what regenerative…
CattleUSA Daily196: The Financial Metrics That Separate Profitable Ranches from the Rest
If you don’t know your numbers, you’re managing blind. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks down the three financial metrics…
CattleUSA Daily195: Drought on the Horizon? Reading the Early Weather Signs with Gary Lezak
The pattern isn’t settled—and neither is the forecast. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Gary Lezak breaks down the early signs of drought…
CattleUSA Daily194: Government Pressure, Market Chaos, and the Small Producer’s Fight with John Campbell
The cattle market’s been swinging hard—and producers are feeling it. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell dig into…
CattleUSA Daily193: The Cattle Market’s Rollercoaster: What Producers Need to Know
The cattle market flipped again—and fast. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Samantha Cozza-Wright and Dan Gerhold break down the latest cash and…
CattleUSA Daily192: 5 Hidden Herd Health Costs That Are Killing Your Profit
Not all herd health problems show up in the chute. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan uncovers the five hidden herd health costs…
CattleUSA Daily191: Wells, Tanks, or Hauling—Which Water System Actually Works?
Water can make or break a grazing system—and too often, it’s an afterthought. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan dives into the…
CattleUSA Daily190: Why This Year’s Weather Pattern Has Meteorologists Talking with Gary Lezak
Kansas weather has been anything but predictable—and this week, Lauren Moylan and meteorologist Gary Lezak break down why. In this episode of the CattleUSA…
CattleUSA Daily189: Why the Cattle Market Is Falling—and Who’s to Blame with John Campbell
The cattle market has taken a hit—and everyone’s talking about why. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell break down…
CattleUSA Daily188: How Fear and Politics Are Shaping Today’s Cattle Market with Dan Gerhold
The cattle market is in one of its most emotional stretches in years—driven more by fear than fundamentals. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Dan…
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187: Winter Prep for Cattle: 9 Steps to Save Stress Later
Winter always finds the weak spots — in your fences, your feed plan, and your schedule. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan walks…
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186: Beef from Argentina? Trump’s Comments Spark Cattle Market Reactions with John Campbell
Recorded 10/23. The cattle market doesn’t need much to move—but a few words from a president can set off a storm. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily…
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185: Gary Lezak on the LRC and the Weather Pattern Shaping Agriculture
The “October Surprise” isn’t just a headline—it’s a pattern worth paying attention to. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and…
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184: Lease or Own? The Pasture Decision That Defines Your Cattle Operation
Land is often the biggest line item — and the biggest debate — in any cattle operation. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks…
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183: What Trump’s Argentina Beef Comments Mean for the Cattle Market with Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright
One headline can move the market — and this week proved it. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan, Dan Gerhold, and Samantha…
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182: Before You Sign That Custom Grazing Contract Listen to This
Custom grazing can look like easy income — until the weather, contracts, or math prove otherwise. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan…
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181: The Hidden Feed Waste Costing Producers Thousands
Feed waste might be the biggest expense ranchers don’t see coming. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks down where feed loss…
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180: Winter Forecast, Ice Storms, Drought and the LRC with Gary Lezak
October 15th isn’t just another date on the calendar — it’s the start of a new weather cycle. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and…
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179: Cattle Market Update and the Fight for Producer Independence with John Campbell
Cattle prices are climbing, but not every producer is seeing the benefit. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell…
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178: The Cattle Market Rally We Didn't See Coming and the Feeder Cattle Market Push with Dan Gerhold
Feeder cattle prices are on the rise, corn yields are slipping, and producers are adjusting fast. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Dan Gerhold…
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177: Culling Decisions That Could Save Your Operation Thousands
Culling isn’t just about removing cows — it’s about protecting profit. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks down the economics…
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176: How to Make Winter Protein Supplementation Pay Off
Winter feeding season is right around the corner — and protein costs can make or break your bottom line. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren…
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175: The Weather Pattern That Could Shape the Next Year for Agriculture with Gary Lezak
The Kansas City Chiefs might be struggling — and so is the rain. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with meteorologist…
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174: Cattle Market Highs and the Impact of the Government Shutdown with Dan Gerhold
Feeder cattle prices are climbing, hog markets are struggling, and the grain trade is holding steady — it’s a busy week in commodities. In this episode of the…
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173: Cattle Market Update and the EID Tag Controversy with John Campbell
Prices are rising, tensions are building, and the conversation around EID tags is heating up. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and…
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172: The Dollars Behind The Beef Checkoff with Terry Quam
What does the beef checkoff really do for producers — and is it worth the investment? In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down…
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171: Making Hay Stretch When Drought Won’t Let Up
Drought is tightening its grip on agriculture, forcing producers to rethink how they manage every bale of hay. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast…
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170: Cattle Market Update and Colorado Politics Shake Ranching with John Campbell
The cattle market is moving, livestock auctions are steady, and Colorado politics are heating up. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan…
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169: Cattle Market Update and Lauren’s Questionable Steak Cooking Decisions with Dan Gerhold
The cattle market is shifting, consumers are making different choices, and producers are feeling the squeeze. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast…
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168: How AI and the LRC Are Changing Weather Forecasting with Gary Lezak
Fall is here, and with it comes the setup of a brand-new weather cycle. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and meteorologist Gary…
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167: The Hidden Money Pits Draining Cattle Operations
Every ranch has hidden money pits — areas where expenses quietly eat away at profits. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan breaks down…
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166: Pasture Rent Strategies That Protect Both Sides
Pasture rent can make or break a cattle operation, but figuring out a fair price is rarely simple. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren…
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165: Frost Dates, Rainfall and Weather You Need to Know with Gary Lezak
Weather patterns are shifting, storms are brewing, and frost dates are closing in. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with…
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164: How Screwworm and Government Action Could Shake the Cattle Market with John Campbell
Cattle prices are surging, the screwworm threat is back in the headlines, and producers are debating the role of government in the cattle business. In this…
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163: What Cattle Market Trends Are Signaling for Fall with Dan Gerhold
The cattle markets are moving fast, the hog sector is holding strong, and the USDA is preparing a plan to tackle the threat of screwworm. In this episode of…
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162: Could Your Operation Survive Without You
In this episode, Lauren Moylan discusses the critical importance of establishing systems and succession planning for farm and ranch operations. She emphasizes…
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161: The Leap of Faith Behind a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business with Calli Williams
Today on the podcast, Lauren Moylan interviews Callie Williams, a first-generation rancher from South Dakota. Callie shares her journey of starting TW Angus, a…
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160: The Weather Forecast That Could Shape Your Fall Plans with Gary Lezak
In this episode, Lauren Moylan welcomes back Gary Lezak from Weather 20/20 to discuss the transition into fall, the latest weather patterns, and the importance…
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159: The Cattle Market Outlook Every Producer Needs with Samantha Cozza-Wright and Dan Gerhold
In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, hosts Lauren Moylan and Dan Gerhold welcome Samantha Cozza-Wright, a new insurance representative. The…
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158: Cattle Market Update What Producers Need to Know This Week with John Campbell
In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, John Campbell discusses the current state of the cattle market, including recent trends, pricing, and auction…
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157: Cybersecurity in Agriculture What Every Producer Needs to Know
In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan discusses the increasing relevance of cybersecurity in agriculture. She highlights how technology…
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156: How Stepping Back Can Move Your Business Forward
In this episode, Lauren Moylan discusses the concept of a 'CEO Day'—a dedicated time for business leaders to step back from daily operations and focus on…
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155: The Five Records Every Cattle Producer Must Keep
In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan discusses the critical importance of record keeping in the cattle business. She emphasizes that…
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154: Cattle Market Update What to Expect This Fall with John Campbell
In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell discuss the current state of the cattle market, including pricing trends…