Courtney Shum is an editor and analyst, specializing in the detailed coverage of livestock and meat markets. Courtney is chiefly responsible for analyzing supply and demand fundamentals that impact cattle and hog markets, including input costs, grains, animal health, production, weights, cash trades and futures markets. She also acts as a special features reporter, covering global trade and geopolitical impacts that ripple through supply chains. She also pens a weekly column on the retail meat sector that is widely acclaimed. Courtney regularly appears on panels and webinars, expertly weighing in on livestock market dynamics.