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The farm bill finally saw some movement in Washington last month, but the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most economists don’t think it will be passed this year, with some even saying it could be as late as 2026.

With less drought in the U.S. than at any time since April 2020, pasture and range conditions are generally good. What might that mean for heifer retention?

Cash prices leaked $1 lower but Friday evening trades suggest packers still scramble to meet their needs and are willing to add freight to do so.

Fed cattle trade lower for first time since mid-April; feeder cattle, wholesale beef prices continue push higher. Holiday beef clearance called good among strong demand.

Consolidation continues across agriculture and America’s beef industry, Census finds.

Making a case for changes to USDA’s Cattle on Feed surveys that could improve accuracy and help reduce industry price volatility.

Legacy. It’s a six-letter word, but it carries the weight of generations for agricultural families. The weight this word carries makes it valuable for families to understand what their legacy is and how to uncover it.

From the sands of Iraq to the pastures of Michigan, a war veteran’s heart for service is now regenerating the soil.

The May Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found even with improved commodity prices over the past month, ag economists’ views on the net farm income picture slightly eroded, falling to $110.4 billion in May.