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Cattle futures rallied to all-time highs on Friday after Thursday’s sell off, supporting negotiated cash prices that reported mostly steady for the week.

Agriculture is changing rapidly; that inherently creates tension. However, producers who operate believing “success is within my control” are the ones most likely to succeed amidst the turbulence.

Both live and feeder cattle futures hit record highs this week as a function of historically tight supplies. Yet, the question remains—how long could these strong prices last?

In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.

Our industry is constantly evolving, but today’s consumer is changing even faster. As producers, we must put ourselves in their shoes because we’re ALL consumers at the end of the day.

Enjoy the record-keeping and financial side of ranching? John Haskell with Ranch Right LLC shares the 3 biggest mistakes cattle producers make when it comes to management accounting and how to fix them.

The University of Missouri became the first college to land an electric autonomous tractor, a tool that will drive teaching and research into the future.

Nearly two years after close to 10,000 John Deere workers went on strike over a labor dispute, the company is indefinitely laying off 225 jobs from its Harvester Works location in October.

Could the optimism in the cattle industry be fueled by profitability? With cattle prices reaching record highs, it’s important to consider whether these high prices are equating to black ink on the balance sheet.

As brent crude futures soar toward $100, it’s creating a new battle in the Federal Reserve’s effort to fight inflation. One money manager warns another rate hike is likely.