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Today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast dives into a week for the cattle market as Lauren welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright back to break down the latest market action. From softer cash cattle prices and growing pressure from packers to concerns over plant closures and fall market expectations, the conversation covers the factors influencing today's cattle industry. Lauren and Samantha also tackle a growing concern among producers: confidence in USDA reporting. After major revisions to recent export numbers and continued questions surrounding cattle reports, they discuss why many producers are losing trust in the data and what that could mean for decision-making moving forward.

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Key Takeaways:

• Cash cattle prices softened after several weeks of historic highs
• Packers continue applying pressure through reduced cash trade activity
• Fall seasonality could bring additional market challenges
• Heavier carcass weights remain a concern heading into autumn
• Regional packing capacity and plant closures continue shaping competition
• Demand for yearlings remains supportive despite softer futures
• USDA export report revisions raised new concerns about reporting accuracy
• Many producers are questioning the reliability of government market reports
• Why protecting fall price risk may become increasingly important
• Long-term cattle supply fundamentals remain historically supportive

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:15 Why the cattle market turned lower this week

07:05 Summer demand and seasonal market pressure

09:23 What producers should expect heading into fall

13:02 Packers, heavier cattle and market fundamentals

17:21 Plant closures and concerns for processing capacity

19:43 Can regional packers create more competition?

23:03 USDA export report revisions explained

25:18 Why producers are losing confidence in government reports

28:00 Final market outlook and closing thoughts

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Wildfires don't just threaten fences and pasture but they can have lasting impacts on cattle health, performance, and profitability long after the flames are gone.In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Dr. Juliana Ranches, Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Oregon State University, to discuss groundbreaking research on how wildfire smoke affects cattle. Dr. Ranches explains what happens inside an animal's body during smoke exposure, why calves may gain less weight, and the practical steps producers can take before, during, and after wildfire season. The conversation also explores how virtual fencing is becoming an unexpected tool for wildfire preparedness and why proactive planning could save both cattle and livelihoods.

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Key Takeaways:

• Smoke exposure triggers an immune response and elevated stress hormones, diverting energy away from growth and production
• Cattle exposed to smoke eat less, spend less time at feed and water, and may experience slower weight gains
• Reducing additional stressors like weaning, hauling, and vaccinations during smoke events can help minimize impacts
• Every ranch should have a written wildfire emergency plan before fire season begins
• Virtual fencing is emerging as a valuable tool for locating cattle and improving evacuation efforts during wildfires

• Technology and research continue to provide producers with new tools to improve resilience during wildfire season

00:00 – Meet Dr. Juliana Ranches and the growing research on wildfire smoke in cattle

03:08 – What wildfire smoke is doing to cattle health, stress levels, feed intake, and weight gain

10:56 – Practical management strategies to reduce stress and protect cattle during wildfire season

14:53 – How virtual fencing is changing wildfire preparedness and emergency cattle management

20:33 – Where producers should invest today to build more resilient cattle operations

23:58 – What's next in cattle research: methane, carbon markets, and the future of ranch technology

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In this special Hall of Fame edition of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with 2026 Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame inductee Jim Odle, the visionary whose ideas helped transform livestock marketing through the creation of video auctions and what would eventually become Superior Livestock. From humble beginnings sorting cattle in a sale barn after losing his crop to hail, to pioneering one of the most influential innovations in cattle marketing history, Jim shares the story behind a career built on grit, integrity, and a relentless desire to serve cattle producers. He also reflects on the importance of local livestock markets, embracing innovation, and leaving the industry better than he found it.

Links:

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Key Takeaways:

• Jim Odle shares how a chance opportunity at a local sale barn launched a Hall of Fame career
• The story behind creating one of the first successful video livestock auction companies
• How Superior Livestock opened new marketing opportunities for ranchers across the country
• Why innovation and technology strengthened not replaced traditional livestock markets
• The challenges of introducing a completely new way to market cattle
• Why mentorship and lifelong learning played a critical role in Jim's success
• The importance of integrity, ethics, and earning producers' trust every day
• Jim's advice for the next generation of livestock marketers and industry leaders

Chapters:

01:12 – Growing up in Colorado and discovering the livestock marketing business

05:52 – Losing a sale barn to fire and finding a new opportunity

06:58 – The idea that would eventually become video cattle auctions

10:00 – Helping ranchers reach new buyers and stronger markets

11:38 – Launching the first video auction and proving the concept

17:18 – How technology transformed livestock marketing over the decades

18:01 – Mentors who shaped Jim's career and leadership style

18:57 – Advice for the next generation of auctioneers and livestock marketers

20:16 – Ethics, faith, and building a lasting legacy in agriculture

21:00 – Final reflections and Hall of Fame recognition

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What can nearly five decades in the livestock marketing business teach today's cattle producers? In the first episode of our 2026 Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame series, Lauren sits down with Hall of Fame inductee Dwayne Mays to reflect on a remarkable career spanning nearly 50 years in the sale barn. From starting at the bottom to eventually owning one of the nation's most respected livestock markets, Dwayne shares the lessons, relationships, and values that shaped his career. The conversation explores the evolution of the cattle industry, the importance of integrity and trust, mentoring the next generation, and why faith has remained the foundation of his success.

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Key Takeaways:

• Dwayne Mays reflects on nearly 50 years of leadership in the livestock marketing industry
• Why starting at the bottom gave him the perspective to lead successfully
• How trust, integrity, and long-term relationships built a Hall of Fame career
• The evolution of cattle marketing from local sale barns to video auctions
• Why timing, patience, and perseverance matter more than chasing quick success
• The importance of investing in and mentoring the next generation of producers
• How faith guided Dwayne's decisions throughout his career
• Why the future of the cattle industry depends on strong leadership and lasting relationships

Chapters:

00:00 – Introducing Hall of Fame inductee Dwayne Mays

01:06 – Growing up in Nebraska and beginning a career in the sale barn

03:15 – Starting from the ground up and earning opportunities

05:45 – Purchasing Ogallala Livestock and leading through decades of change

08:10 – The evolution of cattle marketing and the rise of video auctions

10:32 – The faith and values behind a successful career

12:05 – Retirement, moving to Indiana, and finding a new purpose

15:00 – Helping young producers get started in the cattle business

16:01 – The advice every young rancher and entrepreneur should hear

16:41 – Looking back on a lifetime in the livestock industry

18:11 – Why God's timing is always worth trusting

18:26 – Building a legacy that extends beyond the sale barn

20:02 – Reflections on the Hall of Fame and the future of the cattle industry

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In today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with feedlot manager and risk management professional Bryson Wright for an honest conversation about what's really happening inside today's cattle market. From managing high-priced feeder cattle and navigating shrinking margins to understanding the feeder cattle index and making disciplined decisions in volatile markets, Bryson shares the perspective of someone making high-stakes decisions every single day. The conversation also explores the future of the cattle cycle, why producers should embrace technology instead of fearing it, and Bryson's candid thoughts on topics like New World screwworm, global competition, and the long-term future of the U.S. beef industry.

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Key Takeaways:

• Why record cattle prices also create record levels of risk.
• How disciplined decision-making separates successful cattle operations.
• The growing importance of the feeder cattle index in today's market.
• Why feedlots are keeping cattle on feed longer than ever before.
• Market signals every producer should be watching beyond cattle prices.
• The risks of reacting emotionally instead of following market data.
• Why technology and better information will shape the next generation of ranching.
• Bryson's outlook on the future of the cattle industry and global competition.

Chapters:

02:12 – What's keeping feedlot managers up at night during record cattle prices

08:43 – Why the feeder cattle index has become such an important market tool

10:47 – Using market data instead of emotion to make better cattle decisions

13:25 – The market indicators Bryson watches every single day

18:30 – Outlook for the cattle market and where prices could be headed

24:02 – Hard truths producers need to hear right now

27:12 – New World screwworm, consumer confidence, and protecting beef demand

30:31 – Global competition, China, Mexico, and the future of U.S. beef

36:17 – Technology, profitability, and preparing for the future

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Could virtual fencing become one of the biggest technological advancements in modern ranching? On today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Bridger Talbot to discuss how virtual fencing is transforming the way cattle are managed on a large cow-calf operation in eastern Oregon. Bridger shares how GPS-enabled collars are helping improve grazing management, reduce labor, protect sensitive landscapes, and create a stronger return on investment when used correctly. From wildfire recovery and public land grazing to regenerative management and maximizing forage utilization, this episode explores how technology is giving producers more flexibility without replacing the fundamentals of good stockmanship.

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Key Takeaways:

• Why virtual fencing is becoming a valuable tool for modern ranch management.
• How intensive grazing improves forage utilization and pasture recovery.
• The importance of using technology as a management tool not just a tracking device.
• How virtual fencing helps reduce labor while improving grazing efficiency.
• Protecting riparian areas and sensitive public lands through GPS boundaries.
• Why good stockmanship remains essential, even with advanced technology.
• The financial considerations and return on investment behind virtual fencing.
• How producers can evaluate whether virtual fencing fits their own operation.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introducing Bridger Talbot and virtual fencing

01:14 – Bridger's background in ranch management and grazing systems

02:58 – Why an eastern Oregon ranch adopted virtual fencing

05:10 – Wildfires, public lands, and reducing expensive fence replacement

07:00 – Extending the grazing season and lowering winter feed costs

08:35 – The biggest challenges of implementing new technology on a ranch

10:11 – How GPS collars improve daily ranch management

11:17 – Making virtual fencing pay for itself through better management

14:38 – Intensive grazing, healthier pastures, and regenerative management

17:19 – Why virtual fencing benefits ranches across different regions

20:08 – Addressing skepticism and determining if the technology is the right fit

22:20 – Final advice for producers considering virtual fencing

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Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another relatively quiet week in the cattle markets, what producers should expect heading into the second half of July, and why strong feeder cattle demand continues despite softer fat cattle prices. The conversation also explores how the FIFA World Cup is driving international beef demand, the growing debate around lab-grown meat, and USDA's new SPUR program designed to strengthen independent meat processing across the United States.

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Key Takeaways:

• Why the cattle market has settled into a sideways trading pattern.
• Corn prices and feed costs continue to influence market sentiment.
• Cash fat cattle softened while feeder cattle demand remains exceptionally strong.
• How the FIFA World Cup is creating new opportunities for U.S. beef exports.
• Why lab-grown meat continues to struggle despite major investments.
• Concerns surrounding large packers investing in alternative proteins.
• USDA's new SPUR program aims to strengthen regional meat processors.
• What producers should be watching as markets head deeper into the summer.

00:00 – Introduction

00:29 – A quiet week in the cattle markets and summer trading trends

02:03 – Corn prices, grain markets, and pressure on cattle futures

04:10 – Cash cattle, feeder cattle strength, and what producers should expect next

06:10 – Why July often brings slower cattle market movement

08:45 – How the FIFA World Cup is helping drive beef demand around the world

09:02 – Lab-grown meat, alternative proteins, and why consumers continue choosing beef

12:08 – JBS investments, packer concerns, and what it means for producers

13:25 – USDA's SPUR program and support for independent meat processors

17:55 – Looking ahead: market outlook and protecting against future volatility

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What does the rest of the summer have in store for cattle country? On this week's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, meteorologist Gary Lezak joins Lauren Moylan to break down the latest weather trends impacting ranchers and farmers across the country. From drought and wildfire concerns in the West to abundant rainfall across the Corn Belt, Gary explains what producers should be watching over the next 60 days and why the forecast could have major implications for crops, forage, and cattle operations.

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Key Takeaways:

• Drought continues to intensify across parts of Colorado and the western United States.
• Heavy rainfall is improving crop conditions across much of the Corn Belt.
• Heat patterns are expected to shift across the country during July and August.
• El Niño continues to strengthen and could influence weather heading into fall and winter.
• The latest LRC Model outlook for rainfall and temperatures across cattle country.
• Why timely summer thunderstorms could make or break crop production.
• Regional weather differences every producer should be monitoring.
• What ranchers and farmers should expect through the remainder of the growing season.

00:00 – Introduction

00:33 – Colorado drought, wildfire concerns, and current weather conditions

01:57 – Rainfall across the Corn Belt and regional moisture outlook

04:02 – Heat building across the eastern U.S. and shifting weather patterns

06:03 – El Niño is strengthening: separating fact from fiction

08:47 – Why long-range weather patterns matter for agriculture

09:30 – LRC Model outlook for July and August

12:58 – What producers should watch over the next 60 days

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Is the cattle market losing steam, or is this week's pullback simply a healthy pause? On this week's Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes back market analyst Samantha Cozza-Wright to break down the latest movement in the cattle markets following a week of lighter trade, end-of-quarter profit taking, and renewed questions about where prices head next. Samantha explains why she's not ready to panic, why holiday trading often creates misleading signals, and what producers should actually be watching over the next 30 days.The conversation also dives into the latest USDA WASDE report, corn acreage and feed costs, cash cattle trade, packer leverage, imported beef, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, and why cow slaughter could become one of the biggest market drivers heading into the fall.

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Key Takeaways:- Why this week's market pullback may be more about timing than changing fundamentals.- Corn acreage, crop conditions, and how feed costs could influence feeder cattle.- Why Samantha remains cautiously optimistic despite recent market softness.- The role of packers, imported beef, and slaughter capacity in future price direction.- Why increased cow liquidation could shape the market heading into fall.- What producers should know about the USMCA trade agreement renewal.- How holiday trading and profit taking can create misleading market signals- Market indicators worth watching over the next monthChapters:00:00 – Introduction01:02 – Why the cattle market softened this week03:10 – USDA WASDE report, corn acreage, and feed cost outlook06:41 – Is optimism returning to the feeder cattle market?09:55 – Will the USMCA trade agreement impact cattle markets?13:05 – Cow liquidation, packers, and imported beef17:15 – Market transparency and packer leverage19:40 – Final thoughts, market outlook, and what producers should watch nextCattle market, feeder cattle, live cattle futures, cattle prices, cattle market update, Samantha Cozza-Wright, Lauren Moylan, Cattle USA Daily Podcast, USDA WASDE report, corn prices, feed costs, feeder cattle futures, live cattle market, beef market outlook, cash cattle trade, cattle marketing, cattle producers, ranching, agriculture podcast, cattle industry, beef industry, imported beef, packers, cow slaughter, cattle cycle, cattle economics, livestock markets, commodity markets, USMCA, Mexico cattle trade, Canada cattle trade, market volatility, cattle price forecast, agricultural economics, beef demand, cattle feeding, feedyards, livestock news

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Canadian cattle producer Curtis Vander Heyden for a conversation about the similarities—and important differences—between the U.S. and Canadian beef industries. While separated by a border, producers in both countries face many of the same challenges: rebuilding the cow herd, navigating volatile markets, managing drought, and producing high-quality beef for consumers around the world. Curtis shares insights into Canada's cattle industry, how cross-border trade strengthens North America's beef supply, and why collaboration between producers on both sides of the border is more important than ever. The conversation also explores consumer demand, Country of Origin Labeling, herd rebuilding, sustainability, and the future of beef production across North America.

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Key Takeaways:

• The U.S. and Canadian beef industries are deeply connected through trade
• Producers on both sides of the border face many of the same challenges
• Cross-border cattle movement helps strengthen the North American beef supply
• Herd rebuilding remains a slow process in both countries
• Consumer demand continues driving optimism throughout the beef industry
• Country of Origin Labeling remains an important topic for producers and consumers
• Canadian cattle producers are focused on efficiency, sustainability, and profitability
• Beef quality and food safety standards remain priorities across North America
• Trade partnerships create opportunities for both U.S. and Canadian producers
• Strong collaboration benefits the entire North American beef industry
• The future of beef depends on innovation, producer resilience, and consumer trust
• Despite different policies and production systems, producers share the same end goal

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Curtis Vander Heyden and the Canadian cattle industry

03:15 Comparing Canadian and U.S. cattle production systems

07:10 Why cross-border cattle trade matters to both countries

11:30 Country of Origin Labeling and common misconceptions about Canadian beef

16:00 Herd rebuilding challenges north and south of the border

20:15 Consumer demand, exports, and the global reputation of North American beef

24:45 Sustainability, efficiency, and adapting to changing industry expectations

29:00 What U.S. and Canadian producers can learn from one another

33:15 The future of the North American beef industry

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