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After two months of a waning outlook on the ag economy, economists views took a turn in the November Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey of nearly 70 ag economists from across the country.

Winter is coming and with it, snow and wind. Cattle and farmsteads both can benefit from proper windbreaks. There are two main types of windbreak function on a farm: livestock wind chill protection and snow windbreaks.

Cattle producers know that cold temperatures mean extra supplement and hay may be needed. But how much extra feed are we talking about?

Cattle futures markets have come under criticism lately for their volatility. A common theme is there are “too many shorts” or “too many longs.” That ignores the fundamental fact that futures markets must come in pairs.

Ray and Susan Flickner of Wichita have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award®.

After a typical birth a calf should breathe within 30 seconds of delivery. If it doesn’t, be ready to intervene and provide extra support.

More calves born on dairies than ever before are eventually headed to feedyards these days. Performance and profitability merits sending healthy animals from the calf-rearing stage to the feedlot.

Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.

How well prepared is your operation to manage risk? Here’s a list of the top 5 risks and ways to mitigate the challenges.