If the bottom is in for cash cattle, the market is showing signs of stabilizing after dealing with the recent fund roll. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek dives into the actions of this week's trade. As we head toward Friday’s Cattle on Feed report, the industry i...

Attracting funds into the cattle market has been a key focus, especially with cattle weights trending upwards. Last week saw a steady cash market, but the big question is whether producers will hold out for higher prices in the coming weeks. In this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooim...

The cattle market is once again stuck in a negative trading pattern, with some saying the tail is wagging the dog. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at how the algorithms are playing a significant role in driving this negative trade action. However, what a d...

Boxed beef prices were higher in the early part of the week, prompting a closer look at the overall cattle market through the lens of perception versus reality. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses how external factors, from the stock market to geopolitical...

The market tone feels tired for cattle, with cash expected to trade steady at worst this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek talks kill cuts are becoming prominent as the industry strives to stay current with processing needs.

Looking long term, there's grow...

The old saying "when county fairs come around, so does the seasonal drop in the cattle market" rings true this year. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek examines the early steady trade in the south that is setting the tone for the week. He discusses the steep discou...

"Why the drop?" "Is cash at a record high?" "What are packer margins?" These are just a few of the questions circulating in the cattle trade this week. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek delves into the trade action, examines boxed beef numbers, and discusses the inf...

Despite the absence of significant news, the cattle market saw an upward trend. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at contributing factors include smaller show lists and the earlier movement of cattle from feedlots.

With a lot of talk of last week's cash trade, many wonder where that leaves this week's market. On this issue of Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek, looks not only at the cash, but the off-market vibe along with the southern cash movement heading into the north.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks into the corrections but also focuses on some numbers he put together on cattle inventory, a follow-up to our conversation last fall.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, and Varilek looks at driver's seat for producers, heifers coming back to the grass and cow slaughter numbers are down.

Cattle market this week dealing with a lot of pressure from cattle kill threats to the futures game. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the boxed beef movement, cash offerings and consumer confidence.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the recent information surrounding the avian influenza and the cattle market.

On this week's Cattle Call with Brad Kooima, with Kooima Kooima Varilek, we look at the cash, the headlines that are pushing the livestock futures, & the stock market moves.

On this week's Cattle Call, Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the open interest for cattle & how it compares with the hogs. CPI & consumer demand along with the continued HPAI weighing in on the trade.

The cattle market has seen a lot of sideways movement this past month. On this week's Cattle Call with Brad Kooima, with Kooima Kooima Varilek, also looks at the lighter volume, trade that is waiting on the cash with a cattle on feed report out Friday afternoon. How are the cold storage setting...

Midweek brought a new high for the June cattle. On this week's Cattle Call Brad Kooima, with Kooima Kooima Varilek, looks at the thought of a market moving higher, a trend that started a few years back. How do feeders' market with profit in mind at the moment?

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Amidst a bustling market, they delve into the sudden surge in cattle bids, the impact of tight supply on prices, and the opportunities arising from lower grain prices. Discover insights into he...

Markets on Wednesday saw a correction day after a strong Tuesday. But it goes deeper than that, on this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the true numbers of heifers headed to the feedlot vs. the pasture.

Feedlot conditions are worsening with recent warm temper...

Fundamentals weighing in on the cattle trade this week and adding to it the upcoming weather and boxed beef market.

On this week's Cattle Call with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek, he talks of the upcoming Cattle Inventory Report and how those numbers are adding early pressure.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at what is wrong with the market and how the weather has been almost perfect for winter cattle growth. Plus, is there a pickup on Saturday kills at a variety of plants?

This week had started out tough for the cattle market.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, Varilek looks at the continued haunting of the cattle on feed report and some long-haul trips for cattle in the north to help meat grade in the south.

We also look at a questi...

The livestock complex fell sharply to start the week. Feeder cattle and live cattle saw the heaviest losses. That was a direct result of the cattle on feed report last week.

Wednesday brought a good market trade for cattle.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima, Kooima, Varilek, looks at if this market is oversold & what the immediate need is of the packer.