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Strong demand meets tight supplies in cattle market

CattleFax outlook signals cattle cycle turning in 2026

from National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026

Frerichs cattle — When it comes to managing the day-to-day farming duties, brothers Aaron and Jason Frerichs rely on each other’s strengths and interests – Aaron manages the crops, while Jason oversees the cattle – the brothers say making it on the family farm today takes optimism. It also requires seeking out marketing opportunities and ways to increase efficiencies.
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The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville shared expert market and weather analysis Feb. 4.

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