There are two major things affecting area cattle producers right now: calving season and COVID-19. One may think there’s not much of a linear connection between the two, but thanks to social media memes, there has been generated speculation.
There are several factors playing into the current state of the cattle market, like massive losses in the Midwest, African Swine Flu (ASF) outbreaks in China and the ratification of international trade deals. Some of these factors seem like they have the potential to drive cattle trade in a …