Fair compensation in family businesses requires clear roles, annual reviews, market research and balancing benefits.

The time is now to start thinking about and taking actions toward succession planning. You're not giving in, you're preserving your legacy.

Pricing of feeder calves is based on weight as well as their expected future performance. Feedlot owners and managers are tracing superior as well as inferior animals to the previous owners, and future bids depend on animal quality.

The recent proposal by EPA and the Corps is an effort to end the split implementation of the Sackett decision and more “adequately comply” with the Sackett decision’s interpretation of the scope of federal jurisdiction under the CWA.

As we all turn the calendar to another year, this is a great time to reflect on what worked in 2025 and what improvements we want to make in 2026. Reflecting on past times while evaluating and planning for future opportunities is a way to ensure progress of both short-term and long-term goals.

The carbon markets are maturing. While some may remember early attempts, it has been since the Paris Agreement in 2015 that demand for carbon credits has really strengthened. There have been dynamic shifts over the last five years, in particular.

There were no shortage of legal challenges impacting cattle producers across the country in 2025. Here is a look at several of the biggest cases of the year.

I have had many conversations with my clients about past emotional conversations and assisting them in preparing for an upcoming conversation they fear may become emotional. This article is to assist you in preparing to succeed as a supervisor in those conversations.

Whether you’re pursuing a new opportunity or responding to a crisis, financial resilience provides a healthy foundation for thriving amid uncertainty. With a solid vision and goals, a clear view of your organization’s value and a plan to address risk – your business can be ready for just about anything.

You’ve been putting in the hours. You show up before dawn, you work, you haul, you fix, you hustle. That’s how every farm leader starts – by proving they can do the work.