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It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.

Oklahoma State’s Peel shares five factors for cow-calf producers to consider in the new year.

Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the recent strength in cattle has been a combination of fund buying and higher cash trade. He predicts that will continue into first quarter of 2026.

It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.

Effective scours treatment depends on correcting dehydration and acidosis early. Here, Dr. Geoffrey Smith reviews physiology-based oral and IV fluid therapy strategies.

University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.

Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson breaks down the value of a bull in today’s market.

Preparation is the difference between a saved calf and a costly loss. Discover how early inventory checks, strategic feeding and timely intervention can redefine calving success.

Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures saw a chart breakout, pushed by fundamental factors. Meanwhile, the soybean market saw technical selling and pressure from mostly favorable weather in South America.

Today’s concentration is real, but it’s not the same beast as early 1900s concentration because the governance environment is radically different: stronger safety laws, stronger enforcement, more transparency, more consequences.