# Issue of cattle price discovery back in spotlight - Brownfield Ag News

> Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Matt Deppe says concerns about price discovery and market transparency in cattle are resurfacing after recent volatility tied to the coronavirus outbreak. He notes Iowa producers sell about half their cattle on negotiated cash, while some regions sell under ten percent. He calls for more negotiated trade in the Southern Plains.

- Date: 2020-03-23 · published 2020-03-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54264-issue-of-cattle-price-discovery-back-in-spotlight-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Thin negotiated trade in the South leaves fed cattle prices more exposed to derivatives-driven swings. Buyers should watch whether more cash volume emerges to stabilize values.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/issue-of-cattle-price-discovery-back-in-spotlight/

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