Futures markets rallied in recent days following record national average prices paid for fed cattle. With several USDA reports on the way, we are about to get a better picture on where markets are heading in 2025.
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what we can expect from upcoming reports, demand in the cattle market, and what producers should keep an eye on.
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