Question is: Are There Not Enough Cattle to Go Around? | 7/24/24 Cattle Call

Question is: Are There Not Enough Cattle to Go Around? | 7/24/24 Cattle Call

Cattle trade has been decent this week, with early steady cash activity out of the South, while the North might wait until Friday to finalize deals. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek examines the factors influencing the trade. Many processing plants are shifting to 32-hour…
Is a Seasonal Cattle Drop Underway? | 7/17/24 Cattle Call

Is a Seasonal Cattle Drop Underway? | 7/17/24 Cattle Call

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…
Algorithms and the Beef Trade | 7/10/24 Cattle Call

Algorithms and the Beef Trade | 7/10/24 Cattle Call

"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…
Rock Solid Week of Cattle Sales | 7/3/24 Cattle Call

Rock Solid Week of Cattle Sales | 7/3/24 Cattle Call

Cattle producers experienced a strong week of selling opportunities as the demand for beef remained robust. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down the moving factors in the trade. The Dodge City, KS plant is expected to be back online by Friday, alleviating some…