EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 15 MIN
312: Cattle on Feed Report Says One Thing, the Market Might Suggest Another w/ Samantha Cozza-Wright
from CattleUSA Daily · host Lauren Moylan | Cattle USA
Lauren and Samantha break down a choppy week in the cattle markets, starting with the latest cattle on feed report that, on paper, looked supportive but didn’t move the market the way many expected. They also dig into why that disconnect exists, how much weight producers should actually be putting on these reports, and what other factors may be driving market behavior right now. From ongoing drought conditions and heifer retention decisions to questions around beef demand and shifting cattle flow, this episode highlights the real-world factors that continue to shape the market beyond what any single report shows. Connect with Samantha:Email - [email protected] Phone - 785-940-5533Links:Nominate or request to be a guest - forms.gle/fRkvzRenh7mqkDXV7 CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l...CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - / cattleusamedia Instagram - / Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/premiumCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - / Lauren’s Youtube - / @showboatmediaco The Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:The latest cattle on feed report appeared “friendly” but had limited market impactMarket conditions remain choppy with mixed signals across the boardDrought continues to influence herd decisions and retentionHeifer retention is happening, but varies widely by regionBeef demand is still a key question heading into grilling seasonReports are useful tools—but don’t always reflect the full pictureOutside factors continue to play a major role in market directionChapters:00:00 Introduction + spring workload realities03:00 Market recap and recent price movement08:00 Cattle on feed report breakdown12:00 Why the report didn’t move the market17:00 Heifer retention and herd dynamics22:00 Drought and regional challenges27:00 Border and cattle flow considerations31:00 Beef demand heading into summer36:00 What to watch moving forwardcattle on feed report 2025, cattle market update, live cattle prices, feeder cattle trends, cattle market volatility, drought cattle industry, heifer retention cattle, beef demand outlook, livestock market analysis, agriculture podcast cattle, Samantha Cozza-Wright, cattle producers outlook, beef industry trends, cattle supply and demand, ranching economics
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Lauren and Samantha break down a choppy week in the cattle markets, starting with the latest cattle on feed report that, on paper, looked supportive but didn’t move the market the way many expected. They also dig into why that disconnect exists, how much weight producers should actually be putting on these reports, and what other factors may be driving market behavior right now. From ongoing drought conditions and heifer retention decisions to questions around beef demand and shifting cattle flow, this episode highlights the real-world factors that continue to shape the market beyond what any single report shows. Connect with Samantha:Email - [email protected] Phone - 785-940-5533Links:Nominate or request to be a guest - forms.gle/fRkvzRenh7mqkDXV7 CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l...CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - / cattleusamedia Instagram - / Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/premiumCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - / Lauren’s Youtube - / @showboatmediaco The Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:The latest cattle on feed report appeared “friendly” but had limited market impactMarket conditions remain choppy with mixed signals across the boardDrought continues to influence herd decisions and retentionHeifer retention is happening, but varies widely by regionBeef demand is still a key question heading into grilling seasonReports are useful tools—but don’t always reflect the full pictureOutside factors continue to play a major role in market directionChapters:00:00 Introduction + spring workload realities03:00 Market recap and recent price movement08:00 Cattle on feed report breakdown12:00 Why the report didn’t move the market17:00 Heifer retention and herd dynamics22:00 Drought and regional challenges27:00 Border and cattle flow considerations31:00 Beef demand heading into summer36:00 What to watch moving forwardcattle on feed report 2025, cattle market update, live cattle prices, feeder cattle trends, cattle market volatility, drought cattle industry, heifer retention cattle, beef demand outlook, livestock market analysis, agriculture podcast cattle, Samantha Cozza-Wright, cattle producers outlook, beef industry trends, cattle supply and demand, ranching economics
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