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

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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