198: Beef Prices, Packers, and the Battle Over Cattle Market Control with Samantha Cozza-Wright

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CattleUSA Daily

Lauren Moylan | Cattle USA

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CattleUSA Daily delivers fast, factual insight into cattle markets, sale barn results, and beef industry trends across the U.S. Hosted by producers and professionals who live the business, each episode breaks down feeder and fat cattle prices, futures movement, packer demand, weather impacts, and export shifts shaping today’s beef economy. From ranch-level realities to national market drivers, CattleUSA Daily is the trusted source for livestock news, market analysis, and ag insight that helps producers make confident, informed decisions every day.

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198: Beef Prices, Packers, and the Battle Over Cattle Market Control with Samantha Cozza-Wright

CattleUSA Daily

19 minutes 47 seconds

2 weeks ago

198: Beef Prices, Packers, and the Battle Over Cattle Market Control with Samantha Cozza-Wright

The cattle market has been anything but calm. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and Samantha Cozza-Wright unpack the chaos behind market volatility—from USDA updates and consumer behavior shifts to the growing debate around mandatory origin labeling. They discuss how packer control, imports, and media coverage are influencing beef prices, and what producers can do to stay informed and protect the U.S. cattle herd.

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Takeaways

There's a lot going on in the cattle markets right now.

Recent news has had a significant impact on market volatility.

The media plays a crucial role in shaping market perceptions.

Packers control a large portion of the cattle market.

Mandatory origin labeling could change consumer behavior.

The cattle industry is experiencing unprecedented volatility.

Producers are more engaged with market trends than ever before.

Transparency in labeling is essential for consumer trust.

The rise of small processors could benefit the industry.

Protecting the domestic cattle herd is a priority.

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00:00 Introduction and Harvest Update

04:10 Market Overview and Cattle Industry News

07:09 Impact of Media on Cattle Market

09:53 DOJ Investigation and Market Volatility

12:39 Consumer Awareness and Market Transparency

15:33 Mandatory Origin Labeling and Local Beef

18:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

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