IAS Market Talk with David Rueber – 05/14/26

IAS Market Talk | Cattle Market Update – May 14, 2026 Another week, another set of record highs in the cattle market. In this week’s IAS Market Talk, Dave Rueber breaks down another aggressive move higher in fed cattle prices, with trade pushing into the $260+ range and futures markets continuing to rally alongside it. Dave discusses the tight supply situation packers are facing, why feedlots are seeing strong profitability, and how feeder cattle prices continue to climb across nearly every weight class. He also shares perspective on rising break-evens, current feeding costs, and why this market continues to surprise even seasoned cattle producers. This week’s highlights: • Fed cattle trading reaching $260–$263 • Packers struggling to secure inventory • Futures markets rallying back toward all-time highs • Boxed beef movement lagging behind the cash rally • Feeder cattle prices continuing historic climbs • Feedlot margins remaining strong despite rising costs • Break-even pressure building for future cattle placements As always, this is straight talk from the field—helping you stay informed in a cattle market that keeps rewriting expectations. Because when it comes to your operation, the best insights come from the people you know. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast Make a real impact! IAS Operations roles offer hands-on work, training, growth, and competitive pay—helping fuel the future of agriculture. Join the operations team and grow with IAS! Apply today at https://www.innovativeag.com/careers/job-openings.Tune in for straight talk, local insight, and the information you need from people you know.👉 https://www.innovativeag.com/feed#market-talk-podcast