Cattle futures have rallied — but will the cash market confirm the move?

Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek joins Chad Moyer on this week’s Cattle Call to explain what’s driving the recent strength and what needs to happen next. With April cattle trading at a premium and grilling season on t...

Last Friday's cattle trade signaled a pullback, tapping the brakes on the market’s momentum. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek analyzes market fluctuations, even as boxed beef prices push higher. With month-end and quarter-end approaching, the market faces a futur...

The cattle market continues to push to new highs, leaving traders wondering—where do we go from here? On this week's *Cattle Call*, we hear from Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima & Varilek as we dive into whether there’s fear of a sizeable sell-off ahead and what to expect from Friday’s Cattle on Fee...

The cash cattle market is showing strength heading into late-week trade, with expectations of higher prices in the North. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the solid market movement, supported by strong boxed beef prices. However, concerns over tariffs...

So much outside news influenced the cattle trade this week. On this week's *Cattle Call*, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the key headlines, from tariffs to the State of the Union. Has the market finally found a bottom? Weather provided some support, while cattle news maintaine...

The cattle market is working to carve out a bottom, with traders watching for signs of stabilization. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima & Varilek discusses how oversold the market has become, noting higher weights and last week’s push for a slower kill pace from packers. ...

The cattle market has dropped $11—does this signal the start of a sharp downturn? On this week's *Cattle Call*, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima & Varilek breaks down the cash market movement, including Monday’s buys out of Oklahoma and other regions in the South and North. Some believe packers may g...

The cattle market started the week with some uncertainty, but by midweek, the tone had improved as cash trade and market sentiment strengthened. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the shift in trade momentum, highlighting key discussions from the NCBA A...

Caution is needed in the cattle trade as rumors spread and concerns rise over processing, especially as industry leaders assess the impact of Trump’s new immigration policies on labor and supply chains.

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the market pre...

The all-time highs in feeder and fat cattle prices can only be described as a "History Making Trade." This week on Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading dives into the key drivers behind these record-breaking prices. Sale barns are seeing relentless bidding wars, reflecting the bullish sentimen...

Demand for cattle continues to impress, with cash prices exceeding $205 in some areas. In this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading examines 51 weeks of fed slaughter data for steers and heifers, providing insights into the trends shaping the market. Cattle producers remain cautious, re...

On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading shares insights into the overbought feel in the trade, paired with growing nervousness among producers. Notably, January 20th has been set as the date for the U.S.-Mexico border reopening, a move that could impact market dynamics. On the othe...

This week's cash cattle trade appears steady after three weeks of notable strength. On the latest edition of Cattle Call, Brad Kooima from KKV Trading highlights the dynamics of a challenging market:

Market Reversal: The downward price reversal on Monday has extended into midweek. This trend fol...

Cash cattle prices have gained significant momentum this week, reflecting strong demand and limited supply in the market. In the latest Cattle Call update, Brad Kooima of KKV Trading highlights several key points:

Higher Cash Cattle Prices: There’s been a noticeable increase in cash cattle trade...

The cattle market has shifted into holiday mode, with a strong emphasis on cash trade this week. Brad Kooima of KKV Trading highlights this in the latest Cattle Call, noting the prevalent sentiment that "cash will be king." Despite tariff discussions impacting agricultural sectors, cattle markets...

Markets spent Wednesday analyzing election results and their influence on market movement, with a notable boost in the stock market.

On this week’s Cattle Call, Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how these results have impacted cattle trade. Despite a discount in the cash market...

The cattle market has experienced a handful of deliveries, with Wednesday showing strong October contracts for live cattle. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the fear or greed that’s influencing the industry. The market appears to be overbought, and many...

Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost. On this week’s Cattle Call, Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending with h...

Midweek cattle trade saw higher numbers, leaving many wondering about the surge in the market. On this week’s Cattle Call, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek dives into the factors behind the rise, including the boxed beef trade and last week’s lack of deferred cattle purchases that helped set ...

Last Friday set the stage for this week's cash cattle trade as packers actively pursued purchases late into the evening, signaling strong demand. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the potential for another round of toe-to-toe action this week, with expec...

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...