Keynote OR Breakout | Audience Participation | Educational | Technical
This Randy Blach program will provide an in-depth look into the US and Global marketplace with the focus on the supply, consumer demand trends, and global trade.
The U.S. agriculture industry has benefited greatly from trade and is highly reliant on being able to ship products virtually all over the world.
Randy Blach will highlight the opportunities and risk in this highly volatile and uncertain time as it relates to market access and trade disruptions. He will provide his insights and give you a detailed outlook with expectations for what lies ahead. His subject knowledge and the energy in which he shares makes his presentation a can’t miss event.
Randy Blach is the Chief Executive Officer of CattleFax, a leading agricultural information and analysis company that supports cattle producers with market intelligence and decision tools. He began his career at CattleFax in 1981, supporting market analysis, and served 15 years as director of market analysis before ascending to executive leadership.
Under his leadership, CattleFax has evolved from reporting data to delivering decision-friendly insights that help producers respond to volatile markets, supply chain dynamics, and global trade. As both a rancher and industry voice, Blach is known for translating complex market trends into actionable guidance for stakeholders across the beef supply chain.
Randy Blach is CEO of Cattle-Fax, an organization focused on helping member cattle producers make more profitable marketing and management decisions. Cattle-Fax is the cattle and beef industry leader on timely market information, analyses and research.
Randy came to Cattle-Fax in 1981 and served as director of market analysis for 15 years. He accepted his current role in 2001. During this time, he has been a keynote speaker at hundreds of cattle and beef industry conventions, meetings and seminars.
A Colorado native, Randy and his family remain actively involved in cattle ranching with cow/calf, stocker and finished cattle. He was raised on his family’s ranch in Yuma, Colorado, and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in animal science. Randy received the Honor Alumni award from its College of Agricultural Sciences in 2004 and the Livestock Leader Award in 2011.
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In this 1-minute highlight from the 2015 NCBA Convention, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach provides a concise snapshot of beef industry trends, market conditions, and producer opportunities.
In this short industry overview, Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, distills key insights on the state of the U.S. cattle and beef markets. Speaking to producers at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Convention, he emphasizes how shifts in supply, demand, and trade were shaping prices and profitability at the time.
Randy highlights the cyclical nature of the cattle market noting how herd rebuilding, feed costs, and consumer demand interact to influence producer margins. He stresses the importance of data-driven decision-making, urging ranchers and industry professionals to plan proactively rather than reactively in response to volatility.
Throughout the clip, Blach’s tone is pragmatic and optimistic, reinforcing that the future of the beef industry depends on innovation, discipline, and adaptability. He concludes with a call for producers to stay informed, use market intelligence, and make strategic choices that align with long-term sustainability.
In this 10-minute edition of The Angus Report, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach joins the conversation to discuss market outlook, beef demand, and the evolving dynamics shaping the U.S. cattle industry.
In this feature segment from The Angus Report, Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, provides an in-depth look at the factors influencing cattle and beef markets heading into 2018. The discussion centers on market cycles, global trade, and domestic demand, with Blach offering practical insights for producers and agri-business leaders navigating shifting economic conditions.
He begins by analyzing production trends, noting that herd expansion had begun to slow following several years of growth. He explains how supply stabilization, combined with steady domestic demand and stronger export markets, was creating a more balanced and sustainable pricing environment. Randy emphasizes that consumer trust and beef quality remain key competitive advantages for U.S. producers.
Throughout the segment, Blach underscores the value of long-term perspective — encouraging producers to focus on operational efficiency, risk management, and margin optimization rather than reacting to short-term price swings. His calm, data-driven perspective provides clarity on complex issues such as feed costs, trade agreements, and global protein competition.
He concludes with a message of optimism: the cattle industry’s fundamentals are strong, and opportunities continue to grow for producers who invest in knowledge, innovation, and disciplined management.
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Beef and cattle market outlooks, risk management in livestock production, supply chain trends, and long-term industry positioning.
His active involvement in cattle operations gives him real-world perspective and credibility when interpreting market data and making recommendations.
That data alone is not enough — success depends on applying insights with discipline, focusing on margins, and being agile in changing conditions.
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