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The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.

A new year hasn’t brought a reset for Class III milk, with persistent oversupply keeping the market under pressure.

For anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills in the agricultural industry, these farm managers offer a blueprint for success.

With a New World screwworm case now less than 200 miles from the U.S. border, Seth Meyer says the growing threat adds risk and uncertainty for cattle producers making critical calving-season decisions.

When replacement heifers are limited, every pregnancy counts.

New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.

Dairy farms now rely on six-figure, beef-on-dairy profits as low milk prices hit. This vital shift demands diversified strategy and agile financial planning for resilience in a volatile market.

It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.

This Iowa operation’s meticulous approach to genetics, herd health, nutrition and milk components turns every detail into a driver of success.

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