Cow-Calf Corner: Global dynamics affecting US meat trade; Heat and cattle - Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

After 121 past bearish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.6% to +0.8%), and -0.3% over 20.

• May 30, 2023U.S. Cattle Producers Oppose Opening Borders to Paraguayan Beef - US Cattlemen's Association+4.1%
• Jul 3, 2025Cattle Call: Cattle market correction continues as USDA begins reopening Mexican border - Rural Radio Network+1.6%
• Feb 14, 2020Cattle and beef trade: a look back and a look ahead | Western Livestock Journal-0.6%
• Nov 3, 2025Feeder market softens as demand for cattle weakens | The Western Producer-4.7%
• Jul 9, 2018Global markets affect cattle prices; PLUS: Beware blue-green algae+1.8%

After 87 past bearish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -3.2% to +1.9%), and +1.1% over 20.

• May 30, 2023U.S. Cattle Producers Oppose Opening Borders to Paraguayan Beef - US Cattlemen's Association+3.7%
• Jul 3, 2025Cattle Call: Cattle market correction continues as USDA begins reopening Mexican border - Rural Radio Network+4.0%
• Feb 14, 2020Cattle and beef trade: a look back and a look ahead | Western Livestock Journal+2.8%
• Nov 3, 2025Feeder market softens as demand for cattle weakens | The Western Producer-3.7%
• Aug 24, 2026As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread | Reuters-4.1%