In a September 10 Barchart article on the cattle futures market, I suggested that seasonality is critical for animal proteins as the demand declines when grills return to storage for the fall and winter. I concluded the article with: While cattle futures have been trending higher since the early 2020 lows, they can experience significant price volatility. I remain bullish on cattle prices and would use any significant downside price action over the coming weeks and months as a buying opportunity for the 2025 grilling season. However, given the potential for substantial price variance, I will l…