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Santa failed to deliver any margin improvements for cattle and hog producers while beef and pork packers operated in the black.

The availability of livestock workers was ranked as more limited than crop workers and finding long-term help seen as more difficult than temporary help due to the seasonal nature of the ag industry.

There may not be shootouts on Main Street anymore, but Wild West-type scandals are alive and well across the cattle industry. Here’s a look at the top 5 cases of theft, fraud and cattle ponzi schemes from this year.

If your pastures were able to recover from drought, winter grazing of stockpiled grass produced during the growing season might be an option to extend the grazing season and reduce winter feed costs.

According to USDA, only 40% of farm households participate in some type of retirement account. Here’s a way to potentially save money for retirement, reduce taxable income, and have more borrowing options.

How do consumers view beef production and what sustainability attributes are important to them?

‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions and reflecting on the past 12 months. Here’s some tips to help with the goal setting process that will keep you on track throughout the year.

Overall, 2023 should close out as profitable year for all segments of cattle production. This is historically rare. Current low cattle inventories indicate high value of cattle of all classes for the next several years.

It’s been a banner year for Drovers and Farm Journal’s PORK. As the year comes to a close, here’s a look back at the stories that garnered top honors this year.