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The cattle market remains challenging as strong feeder cattle prices collide with difficult feedlot break-evens and limited leverage in the cash market. While early bids and stronger futures are offering some encouragement this week, producers still have plenty of risk to manage heading into the final months of the year. In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber looks at cash cattle trade, regional basis differences, packer margins, feeder cattle costs, and cost of gain. With 900-pound feed...
24 Sept 2026
IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/23/26
IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – September 23, 2026 Cattle markets are showing signs of renewed strength after some disappointing trade late last week. Cash cattle held near $223 locally, futures have recovered, and feeder cattle remain remarkably resilient, with good 8-weight steers pushing back toward $340. But strong prices do not eliminate the risk. Current feeder purchases are pushing projected break-evens back into the high $230s, while spring live cattle futures remain below th...
17 Sept 2026
IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/16/26
IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – September 16, 2026 Cash cattle continue trading at higher levels, feeder cattle have staged a sharp rally, and tight supplies remain supportive across much of the market. At the same time, rising cost of gain, changing basis relationships, and growing break-even pressure are creating new challenges for cattle feeders. This week, Dave Rueber discusses the factors driving recent market movement and what it could mean for your operation heading into fall....
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