To background or not to background, that seems to be the age-old question. It can be hard to look at the high cattle prices and justify backgrounding your calves instead of sending them to the sale barn after weaning. But everything is relative.

Wildfires undoubtedly are one of the most challenging natural disasters, and when they occur, they create immense hardship for our farming and ranching families and greater rural communities.

The U.S. beef industry is entering a period of historically tight supplies and record-strong demand, with shifts in both the beef cow herd and dairy sectors shaping the next several years.

A Wyoming family uses clarity, communication and business discipline to build a ranch the next generation wants to come back to.

From diverse crop rotations to rotational grazing, the Neuharths are proving that regenerative farming builds resilience and sustainability.

Three beef industry experts share their views on the reality of beef market dynamics and how they are navigating the lowest cattle numbers, the highest cattle prices and beef’s new level of demand.

Todd Miller of Head Honchos talks with Tyrell Marchant about H-2A programs, and Abby George joins Joe Paschal, Texas A&M University, to discuss New World screwworm and whether it's if it comes or when it comes. The podcast team chats about beef prices and the best Western movie actors.

They discuss of the real-life application of virtual fencing and the adoption of technology into day-to-day ranch management. The podcast crew also welcomes Progressive Cattle summer intern Taryn Cox and tests their knowledge of global export markets and cattle inventory numbers.