Cattle Current Market Update with Wes Ishmael

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Cattle Current Podcast—Dec. 3, 2025

Posted December 2, 202500:05:23

Cattle futures surged higher Tuesday with little apparent cause other than oversold conditions and perhaps easing headline pressure, at least for the...

Cattle Current Podcast—Dec. 2, 2025

Posted December 1, 202500:06:38

Cattle futures tried to hold recent gains Monday but they were mostly lower as traders began the new week and month.

Toward the close, Live Cattle...

Cattle Current Podcast—Dec. 1, 2025

Posted November 30, 202500:06:48

Cattle futures extended gains in the holiday-shortened trading session on Friday, supported by stronger cash fed cattle prices at the end of the week...

Cattle Current Podcast—Nov. 27 and 28, 2025

Posted November 26, 202500:05:05

Cattle futures climbed higher Wednesday, suggesting a bottom may have been established.

Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average...

Cattle Current Podcast—Nov. 26, 2025

Posted November 25, 202500:05:44

Negotiated cash fed cattle prices continue to lose ground this week.

FOB live sales were $8-$9 lower in Nebraska at $209-$212/cwt. Dressed delivered...