Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says the cattle charts look tough right now.

Oklahoma State University’s Derrell Peel says the cash market — not the jittery futures board — is telling the real story of a cattle industry still short on supply, even as Mexican border closures reshape long-term trade patterns.

While other options are on the table to adjust beef prices, consumer demand should continue to be the driver.

Early Friday cattle utures tried to stage an early recovery but it was short lived as funds have been selling every rally. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says his fear is the high is in the cattle market.

After unexpected pregnancy losses, a Texas herd discovered PI calves carried by purchased replacement cows had become the source of BVD exposure, prompting a change in surveillance protocols.

Whether it’s reducing dark cutters at the plant or boosting AI conception rates in the pasture, the genetics of docility are redefining modern cattle selection.