The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast: Cattle Market Q & A

Cattle Market Q & A

Cattle markets are always an important topic but between recent political events and some hot fall sales they are creating more conversation than usual in and outside of the industry. Volatility is especially a primary concern for many cow-calf producers that has created extra stress and head scratching about what to do with their 2025 calf crop.

“Volatile times are not a time to change your marketing plan. Stick with what you usually do,” says Tim Petry, Livestock Economist at North Dakota State University.

As ranchers, it can be hard to watch markets fluctuate and wonder if you’ll get the price you want next week, next month or even 60 days from now.

Petry says, “Don't get worried about the futures market being up the limit today or down the limit tomorrow. Concentrate on the cash market and the fundamentals.”.... 



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