
Cattle prices have swung up and down over recent weeks, creating uncertainty for buyers and sellers at Sioux Falls Regional Livestock. Producers say the board is backed up and that political talk of cheaper meat has already lowered prices.
The market is described as a yo-yo with daily changes.
Policy-driven swings in cattle prices complicate marketing and procurement decisions. Tight underlying cattle supplies may limit how far prices fall.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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