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Rabobank analysts expect fed cattle prices to rise $165 to $240 per head in 2026, with supplies the tightest in the cattle cycle. Beef prices fell 15% to 20% over the prior 60 days amid policy uncertainty and plant closures, while domestic beef demand is the highest since 1983.
Tight cattle supplies and strong beef demand support higher fed cattle prices, though the recent correction shows how sensitive prices are to policy headlines.
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