The question now is was this just a correction of the oversold status in the cattle markets? While a higher weekly close is positive, Varilek says recoveries often come in three day waves.

The use of regenerative practices at Stoney Creek Farm has lowered their costs and improved their profitability, but its also shaped their faith journey.

While many ranchers turn away at the word sustainability, California rancher Mike Williams’ involvement in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef changed his perspective.

Jon and Jackie Means were presented the 2025 Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Sustainability Award. To them sustainability is family, legacy, caring for what you have and managing for profitability.

Strong breeding seasons start with strong postpartum cows. Winter calving offers the chance to get both right with attentive management.

Analysts agree recent data does not show signs of heifer retention.