Fall is a wonderful time of year, not just because of the much-needed reprieve from hot temperatures, but also for the many wonderful events it brings – fall colors, trick-or-treating for the kids and Thanksgiving gatherings with family.

In a webinar hosted by NCBA, James Mitchell, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness and extension livestock economist at the University of Arkansas, discussed how producers can use Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Insurance as a risk management strategy for their operation.

The U.S. beef export market has shown that it will continue to expand, even if export access is lost to key countries.

As fall sets in and feed prices continue to climb, I think we are all thinking about ways we can feed our cow herds for less. The first key to a cheap feed bill is to reduce the number of animals you are feeding. That means you only feed the ones you need to keep. 

Today, more than ever before, consumers care about where their food comes from. They want to know about its environmental impact. They worry about whether livestock animals are treated humanely. They want to know if their food is nutritious and safe to eat. And they will change their eating – and purchasing – habits based on all those factors.