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GRAZING — Part of a herd grazing at the Livestock and Forestry Station in Batesville, Arkansas. Taken April 16 2019. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo y Mary Hightower)
Agronomics, Arkansas, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Tools and Tech

New online tool helps ranchers forecast operation economics

Ranchers now have a new online tool that allows them to make decisions to ensure the financial health of their cattle operations. Read More

Storm damage in Yell County after significant snowfall, Jan. 24-25, 2026. Image courtesy Bobby Powell.
Arkansas, beef, Beef, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Weather

Arkansas cattle industry suffers more than $24 million loss from winter storm damage

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Beef, beef, Cow Calf, Dave Bergmeier, Editors, Feeder, Seedstock, Stocker

2026 looks promising for livestock producers

Dave Begmeier

Numbers don’t lie: Cowherd expansion has yet to materialize

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Rebuilding the herd will take time

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle on Feed notes myriad of challenges

Cattle on feed reported a 1% drop, according to USDA

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Stay focused on production costs

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Processing plant closures reflect tight margins

Amy Langvardt minds the cattle at the May Beef Month proclaimation event May 12 near Manhattan, Kansas. Lyons Ranch hosted the event where Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

As drought tightened cattle production, 2023 markets soared

The Oklahoma State University Ranch Tour gives participants a first-hand look at some of the top cattle operations across the state. (Photo courtesy of OSU Agriculture.)

As drought tightened cattle production, 2023 markets soared 

  • By Ryan McGeeney │ U of A System Division of Agriculture