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E11: Beating the Beef Market with Dave Weaber

Author
Jim Johnson, Jessica Sperber & Ian Wheal
Published
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://thefutureofbeef.podbean.com/e/beating-the-beef-market/

Markets don’t have to be a mystery. Dave Weaber breaks down the numbers—and how producers can use them to stay ahead of the game.


In this episode of The Future of Beef Show, we sit down with beef industry analyst Dave Weaber, who brings decades of experience helping producers, packers, and retailers understand the economics that drive our business.


Dave breaks down the market forces shaping cattle prices, consumer demand, and packer margins—and explains what those numbers really mean for cow-calf producers, feeders, and everyone along the chain.


From the value of grid marketing to the impact of consumer trends on your bottom line, Dave makes complex economics plainspoken and practical. His insights challenge us to think beyond the ranch gate, connect our herds to the bigger beef business, and capture more value from the cattle we produce.


If you’ve ever wondered how to make sense of cattle markets—and how to use that knowledge to make better decisions for your operation—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.


 


Links:


Future of Beef Show: www.futureofbeef.com


Connect with Dave Weaber: www.linkedin.com/in/dave-weaber-a87bb34/


Terrain Ag: www.terrainag.com


Farm Credit Services of America: www.fcsamerica.com


Breedr: www.breedr.co


Farm Journal: www.farmjournal.com


Corteva Agriscience: www.rangeandpasture.com

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