- Posted January 29, 2026
Cash cattle are waiting for someone to make the first move, with the South especially quiet. Traders are asking…
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