Heading into 2026, recent surveys pinpoint which farmer segments are most concerned about their balance sheets.

USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.

Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.

Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle markets have gotten caught up in the outside market money flow but are also seeing some caution ahead of the USDA semi-annual cattle inventory report to be released Friday.

A Kansas State agricultural economist explains how resilient consumer demand is outweighing supply constraints to drive market profitability.

Family-centered farming operation yields big dividends and rewards for Ohio couple.