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Cattle and beef markets are not seeing typical seasonals. The cutout refused its usual late-summer slide, ribeyes are holding near highs, and cattle futures are waking up, all while U.S.…

Brett Stuart The beef market is sending some powerful signals — supplies are tightening, beef prices are breaking records, demand remains remarkably strong, and cheaper corn is improving the economics…

A new border crossing opens for Mexican feeder cattle today. Ribeyes flirt with new record high prices as 90% lean moves lower. The cutout holds steady against a strong September…

Brett Stuart Summary Cattle markets and futures took a hard hit in July and August as USDA's Mexican border reopening and Trump's 300,000 mt duty-free Brazilian beef deal both hit…

Brett Stuart U.S. Cattle and Beef Markets  Cattle markets and futures took a hard hit in July and August — USDA's Mexican border reopening and Trump's 300,000 mt duty-free Brazilian…

Brett Stuart U.S. Cattle and Beef Markets  Trump’s war on beef prices is proving to be a war on cattle futures and prices instead. The continued tight supplies are supporting…

Brett Stuart Trade Friction Rises with Canada President Trump announced new 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion in Canadian imports. Note that is only 5% of total U.S. imports from Canada.…

Brett Stuart U.S. Cattle and Beef Markets  The beef complex is currently in limbo – waiting for something to happen. Will demand pull a cutout rally here suggesting that demand…

Brett Stuart U.S. Cattle and Beef Markets  Has this incredible cattle cycle turned? Are the high prices behind us? Maybe… But we see that as unlikely based on current indicators.…