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Nevil Speer

  • Industry Consultant, Beef Magazine
  • Independent Business Owner, Turkey Track Consulting
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Cowherd expansion will happen; but until that happens, don’t blame the business, blame the weather

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By Nevil Speer
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Data shows weather, not broken markets, drives cowherd decisions. Producers cite grazing concerns and drought as top barriers to expansion. schedule4 Min Read Fix the market? This is column #3 related to a recent Business Insider video/documentary: The real reason beef prices are so high. For me, it started with a LinkedIn post from one of the contributors (Dr. David Ortega); those comments whiffed, explaining the business (see columns one and two). Now, let’s turn our attention to the video.
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Screwworm 'panic' meets ranch math

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By Sarah Muirhead Verified, Nevil Speer
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In this episode, we tackle the New World screwworm conversation with a clear eye. Plus, we get into data centers and grazing rights. +1 Sarah Muirhead,Clint Peckand 1 more June 24, 2026 Cattle prices are ripping higher, and the numbers are hard to ignore: fed cattle clawed back to roughly the $260 level, feeders are running well ahead of last year, and choice cutout has moved above $400.
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Is ‘the packer’ gouging consumers?

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By Nevil Speer
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Packer concentration remained steady for 20 years while beef prices rose, showing consumer demand drives costs not consolidation. schedule3 Min Read So Expensive The previous discussion highlighted Business Insider’s project So Expensive. As it applies to beef, one of their contributors (Dr. David Ortega) provided some discussion on LinkedIn. The prior column addressed the claim that “The biggest factor [driving beef prices] is supply.” “The Packer” But there’s a second layer to this.
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