Livestock Economist Derrell Peel Discusses Risks and Opportunities for the Cattle Market in 2026
At the Wyoming Stockgrowers Convention, we caught up with Oklahoma State Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel to discuss the current status and outlook for the cattle industry. Dr. Peel provides an update on cattle supplies and beef demand, gives us an idea of how cattle feeders are positioned, talks about the impact of the Tyson packing plant closure and what screwworms could mean for the U.S. cattle industry.