- Posted December 4, 2025
Cattle finding new gears in a bullish trade today, with cash once again proving to be king. Sale barns…
A Dark Cloud Over Cattle Country: Tyson Decision Hits the Market Hard Tyson’s announcement continues to cast a heavy shadow over cattle country. After a stunning $15 drop in the north and $9 in the south, Wednesday’s trade finally showed a little cash firmness — but the market mood remains shaken. On this week’s Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek breaks down how the plant closure is set to weigh on the trade in the weeks ahead. Cattle weights remain elevated, though the incoming Arctic blast may finally trim some pounds. Brad also dives into the formula