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What You Need to Know from People You Know. Welcome to IAS Market Talk — your trusted source for timely ag market insights, brought to you by Innovative Ag Services. Each week, we break down the latest beef market trends impacting Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin, with expert updates tailored specifically for IAS members. Hosted by the local pros you already know and trust, this podcast delivers practical, relevant information to help you make informed decisions for your operation. Tune in weekly for what you need to know — straight from people you know. #IASMarketTalkhttps://www.innovativeag.com/

  1. 6d ago

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/30/26

    The cattle market remains challenging as strong feeder cattle prices collide with difficult feedlot break-evens and limited leverage in the cash market. While early bids and stronger futures are offering some encouragement this week, producers still have plenty of risk to manage heading into the final months of the year. In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber looks at cash cattle trade, regional basis differences, packer margins, feeder cattle costs, and cost of gain. With 900-pound feeder steers creating projected break-evens near $240 while the April board sits around $225, the numbers show why disciplined decision-making remains important. This Week’s Highlights: Cash cattle trade around $220 last week, with early bids pointing toward potentially firmer trade this weekFutures showing strength, but recent week-to-week volatility remains something to watchPacker margins and boxed beef values providing opportunity for stronger cash cattle pricesIowa and Minnesota cattle trading at a notable discount to recent Texas and Kansas tradeStrong feeder cattle prices creating challenging forward break-evensCost of gain and winter weather adding another layer of risk to feeding decisionsWhat producers should watch as the cattle market works through a difficult stretchMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  2. Sep 24

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/23/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – September 23, 2026 Cattle markets are showing signs of renewed strength after some disappointing trade late last week. Cash cattle held near $223 locally, futures have recovered, and feeder cattle remain remarkably resilient, with good 8-weight steers pushing back toward $340. But strong prices do not eliminate the risk. Current feeder purchases are pushing projected break-evens back into the high $230s, while spring live cattle futures remain below those levels. With higher-priced cattle still moving through feedlots and larger calf runs approaching in October, producers have plenty to consider beneath the surface. This week’s highlights: Cash cattle holding near $223 locally, while Southern trade has been strongerFutures recovering after late-week pressureLimited price transparency in portions of the Southern cattle marketBoxed beef and seasonal demand signals heading further into fall8-weight steers pushing back toward $340Break-evens climbing into the high $230s on some current feeder purchasesThe opportunity and risk surrounding the traditionally stronger April marketPotential pressure on feeder cattle as October calf runs increaseCorn near the $5 level and current cost-of-gain considerationsMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  3. Sep 17

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/16/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – September 16, 2026 Cash cattle continue trading at higher levels, feeder cattle have staged a sharp rally, and tight supplies remain supportive across much of the market. At the same time, rising cost of gain, changing basis relationships, and growing break-even pressure are creating new challenges for cattle feeders. This week, Dave Rueber discusses the factors driving recent market movement and what it could mean for your operation heading into fall. This week's highlights: Cash cattle trading around $222-$223 locally, with Southern markets showing additional strengthOngoing market impacts following the JBS plant closure announcementFeeder cattle surging $10-$15 higher in recent weeksStrong demand supporting 8-weight steers near the $340 levelRising corn prices driving higher cost of gain estimatesBreak-even challenges facing cattle feedersWhy basis levels may become increasingly important moving forwardSeasonal considerations for feeder cattle heading into OctoberMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  4. Sep 10

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/09/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – September 9th, 2026 Fed cattle markets may be showing signs of renewed strength after several weeks of softer trade. With cash cattle yet to trade early in the week, stronger futures movement, stable boxed beef values, and positive packer margins are offering some support to the market. In this week's IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber shares what producers should watch as fed cattle prices look to regain momentum. He also discusses feeder cattle values, break-even pressure, cost of gain considerations, and the signals underneath the surface that could influence cattle feeding profitability heading into the fall. This Week's Topics: Fed cattle market showing signs of strengtheningFutures markets posting a sharp reboundSouthern Plains cash trade trending above local marketsPacker margins remaining positiveBoxed beef values stabilizingBreak-even pressure on cattle purchased earlier this yearFeeder cattle values finding stabilityOpportunities for newly placed cattle with improved economicsCorn market outlook and potential feed cost pressureSeasonal feeding conditions as temperatures moderate Make a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  5. Sep 2

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 09/02/26

    The cattle market continues to hold historically strong levels, but the pace of the rally may be slowing. This week, Dave Rueber discusses a market that appears to be searching for direction, with cash bids stabilizing around current levels while producers continue to navigate elevated costs and tight margins. Strong boxed beef values and improving packer margins remain supportive factors, but rising feed costs, costly placements, and challenging break-even projections are creating market pressure underneath the surface. Dave shares what producers should watch as the industry works through these competing signals and what it could mean for your operation moving forward. This Week's Topics: Cash cattle bids and signs of market stabilizationImproving packer margins and processor demandBoxed beef movement and beef demand trendsRising corn prices and cost of gain concernsFeeder cattle pricing and placement challengesBreak-even pressure for newly purchased cattleRisk management considerations heading into fallMaintaining leverage in today's cattle marketMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  6. Aug 27

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 08/27/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – August 26, 2026 The cattle market continues to face pressure as lower cash cattle prices, weaker feeder cattle values, and rising feed costs create new challenges across the beef industry. While producers have benefited from historically strong markets over the past several years, recent market volatility is testing margins and creating uncertainty as we move toward fall. In this week's IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber discusses the factors weighing on the cattle market, including softer fed cattle trade, declining feeder prices, rising cost of gain, and the impact recent policy announcements have had on producer confidence. He also shares what producers should watch as markets work toward stability. This Week's Highlights: • Cash cattle trading lower compared to recent weeks • Feeder cattle prices pulling back from summer highs • Rising corn prices increasing cost of gain for feeders • Feedlot break-even pressure becoming a growing concern • Tight cattle supplies still providing support underneath the market • What recent market volatility could mean for producers heading into fall Make a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  7. Aug 19

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 08/19/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – August 19th, 2026 The cattle market saw a major shift this week following Tyson’s announcement to close its Joslin, Illinois processing facility, creating new questions around market leverage, regional cattle movement, and pricing outlooks across Eastern Iowa and surrounding areas. In this week's IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber discusses how the plant closure could impact cash cattle markets, feeder cattle values, and producer margins moving forward. While beef demand remains intact and cattle supplies remain relatively tight, changing packer dynamics, higher transportation costs, rising feed expenses, and break-even pressure are creating a different market environment than producers have faced over the last several years. Topics discussed: Tyson's announced closure of the Joslin, Illinois plantPotential impacts on Eastern Iowa cattle marketingCash cattle market weakness and thin trade volumeHow changing packer leverage may affect pricingPacker margins and boxed beef market movementFeeder cattle values and why market pressure may increaseHigher corn prices and rising cost of gainBreak-even challenges facing feedlotsWhat producers should watch heading into fall calf runsMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

  8. Aug 13

    IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 08/13/26

    IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – August 12th, 2026 Volatility returned to the cattle markets this week, with futures moving lower and rising corn prices adding further pressure to the feed industry. While cash cattle values have remained historically strong, tighter margins and higher cost of gain are creating some challenges beneath the surface that producers should continue to watch. In this week's IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber breaks down the latest market movement, discusses how weather and grain markets are influencing cattle economics, and shares what it could mean for your operation as the industry works through the seasonal pressures of August. Topics discussed in this episode: Corn market strength following the latest USDA reportImpact of higher feed costs on feeder cattle valuesLive cattle and feeder cattle futures weaknessRegional cash cattle trends and current pricing levelsCost of gain increases and break-even pressureAugust seasonality and Labor Day demand expectationsMarket volatility and risk management considerationsWhat producers should watch heading into late summerMake a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings. Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know. 👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast

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What You Need to Know from People You Know. Welcome to IAS Market Talk — your trusted source for timely ag market insights, brought to you by Innovative Ag Services. Each week, we break down the latest beef market trends impacting Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin, with expert updates tailored specifically for IAS members. Hosted by the local pros you already know and trust, this podcast delivers practical, relevant information to help you make informed decisions for your operation. Tune in weekly for what you need to know — straight from people you know. #IASMarketTalkhttps://www.innovativeag.com/

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    IAS Communications
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    2025 - 2026
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