CattleCon 2026: RealAg Radio — North America’s Integrated Beef Supply Chain

At CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses profitability, consumer demand, and how the integrated U.S.–Canada beef supply chain impacts cattle producers across North America.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS) — This year’s CattleCon in Nashville also focused on profitability, consumer demand, and North America’s integrated beef supply chain. RFD NEWS Markets Specialist Tony St. James caught up with Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio on the trade show floor to break down how U.S. and Canadian markets work together and what it means for producers.

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