347: Screwworm Panic Sends Markets Into Another Tailspin with Samantha Cozza-Wright

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another wild week in the cattle market following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in the United States. Samantha breaks down how the market reacted, why traders continue to chase headlines, and whether the recent selloff was justified or simply another example of volatility taking over. The conversation also covers feeder cattle prices, drought-related cattle movement, consumer demand, packer leverage, and the importance of risk management as producers prepare for the second half of the year.Connect with Samantha:Email - [email protected] Phone - 785-940-5533Links:CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Confirmation of New World Screwworm sparked another sharp reaction in the cattle marketSamantha believes the market significantly overreacted to the newsClosed southern borders continue to support cattle prices and long-term supply fundamentalsFeeder cattle markets remain extremely volatile and headline-drivenEarly cattle movement caused by drought could impact beef supplies later this yearCash cattle prices remain relatively strong despite recent board weaknessProducers are increasingly focused on risk management and protecting profitsConsumer demand will continue to play a major role in market direction this summerChapters:00:00 Weather across cattle country and market recap03:00 New World Screwworm confirmed in Texas07:00 Why the market reacted so aggressively12:00 Feeder cattle volatility and headline trading16:00 Risk management and protecting profitability20:00 Drought, cattle movement, and fall market concerns24:00 Consumer demand, packers, and the road aheadSamantha Cozza-Wright, cattle market update, cattle market news, New World Screwworm, screwworm Texas, cattle prices, feeder cattle market, feeder cattle prices, live cattle futures, cattle futures, livestock markets, cattle industry, cattle producers, ranching, beef industry, beef demand, cattle volatility, commodity markets, cattle risk management, LRP insurance, drought and cattle, cattle cycle, cow calf producers, livestock marketing, packer margins, cash cattle market, cattle economics, agricultural markets, beef production, cattle market analysis, livestock industry, cattle country news, ranch management, cattle market outlook, cattle trading, agriculture podcast