Perception vs. Reality in the Trade | Cattle Call
Cattle Call
•
10m
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 issues, weighed on the market last week, but the anticipated "Armageddon" didn’t materialize. Looking ahead, cattle numbers in the North are expected to continue tightening, adding further pressure to the market.
Up Next in Cattle Call
-
Could processing speed slow the cattl...
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...
-
Is a Seasonal Cattle Drop Underway? |...
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...
-
Algorithms and the Beef Trade | Cattl...
"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...
