Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture

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Hosts Anne Wasko and Shaun Haney get together every second Friday to talk about the beef markets - here in Canada, down in the U.S., after major market updates, and during the fall calf run.

  1. JAN 30

    Beef Market Update: Heavy cattle, tightening supply, and cautious optimism

    As January wraps up, the cattle markets are following a fairly typical seasonal pattern, but several factors are worth a closer look. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to break down what’s happening in both Canadian and U.S. markets. Packers continue to operate with... Read More

    11 min

  2. JAN 17

    Beef Market Update: Canada tops U.S. feeder import record; retail tests demand at $9.55/lb

    Volatility continues to define cattle markets as the industry moves into 2026, with steady cash trade in the U.S. but sharp swings in futures tied to ongoing uncertainty around screwworm concerns in Mexico near the U.S. border. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the cash market held together this past week, with southern trade... Read More

    11 min

  3. JAN 2

    Beef Market Update: Holding back heifers, feeder numbers, and supply pressure in the year ahead

    In the first Beef Market Update of 2026, Shaun Haney and Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange reflect on the year past and look ahead to key market forces shaping the cattle industry this year. From border bottlenecks to retail dynamics, Wasko highlights the interconnected factors at play in supply, demand, and market signals.... Read More

    13 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Beef Market Update: Canada on pace to break record of feeder cattle imports from U.S.

    In the final Beef Market Update of 2025, the market reflects a seasonally quieter tone as U.S. packers pull back after buying volumes at higher prices. Live trade remains steady at $228 in the north and $357 dressed, while choice cut-out dipped 85 cents to $357.25. Market expectations are set on the December 1 U.S.... Read More

    10 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Beef Market Update: Cash cattle markets recover as futures surge

    The beef market is showing strong signs of recovery this week, with futures rebounding sharply and cash prices making up ground lost in November. After a volatile stretch, improved clarity around feeder cattle imports and holiday supply dynamics are helping reset expectations for year-end. In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More

    11 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Beef Market Update: Cattle prices slide, rattling the North American beef sector

    North American cattle markets have entered a new phase of uncertainty, with prices falling on both sides of the border and growing concerns over demand and trade disruptions compounding the pressure. “This week was a tough one,” said Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this Beef Market Update. “The market certainly has had... Read More

    10 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Beef Market Update: Political noise and import talk weigh on cattle prices

    Cattle markets are unsettled this week as political talk and trade speculation weigh on sentiment. In this episode of Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack the recent volatility and what it means for producers heading into winter. Wasko says the downturn began after mid-October highs when... Read More

    11 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Beef Market Update: Political noise, firm demand, and more cattle on feed

    The beef market weathered volatility this week, as political headlines clashed with strong demand fundamentals. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Lyndsey Smith for this edition of the Beef Market Update to break it all down — from the U.S. president’s comments on beef pricing to the implications of increased imports from Argentina and... Read More

    11 min
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Hosts Anne Wasko and Shaun Haney get together every second Friday to talk about the beef markets - here in Canada, down in the U.S., after major market updates, and during the fall calf run.

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