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Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.

From body condition scoring to residue grazing precautions, K-State Extension’s Jason Warner outlines essential pre-winter herd priorities.

When Cattle Talk, Good Producers Pay Attention

Federal and state officials confirm screwworm in a domestic dog near the southern border as U.S. cases continue to spike.

In the face of a record nationwide shortage of food-animal veterinarians, Zoetis' new documentary series spotlights front-line solutions from rural Montana — and four steps cow-calf producers can take today.

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet discusses why he opposed the latest farm bill, his priorities for agriculture if he leads the Senate Ag Committee, and what it will take to restore bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.

As feedlot cattle get heavier, cow-calf operations face rising maintenance costs. K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster weighs the trade-offs of modern frame sizes and why terminal sires may offer the best path forward.

Financial advisor Donavon Wagner shares how life insurance, SEP IRAs and strategic planning protect ranch assets when health issues or generational handoffs arise.

Beef-on-dairy calves are driving dairy profitability, but outdated management practices are costing producers thousands in lost value before calves ever reach the feedlot.

Farmers in southwest Kansas are already taking steps to conserve groundwater. Now, researchers, agricultural companies and government agencies are exploring how to help expand those efforts.

Small conversations can make the awkward “death talk” easier and help families plan for succession before a loss forces decisions.

Five fang punctures and a motherlode of venom: Jeremy Sons was in the fight of his life.

A dual rollout by Vice President JD Vance and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins targets the two biggest roadblocks to cattle herd expansion: pasture carrying capacity upstream and shackle space downstream.

For six generations, members of the Sankey/Laflin family have hauled cattle to Kansas City. As American Royal judges and lifelong exhibitors, Chris and Sharee Sankey reflect on why the new Kansas City, Kan., complex is built for the next century of beef producers.

Great leadership isn’t about issuing commands; it’s about understanding how your team processes information, creating space for ownership, and establishing freedom within clear guardrails.

Placements plunged 12.1% in September to a series record low, signaling an intensifying fed cattle supply hole for early next year.

Adding body condition can boost salvage value by hundreds of dollars per head, but feed costs, forage availability and market risk determine whether you pocket a profit or take a loss.

The two new entities will emerge from the planned sale to CVC Capital Partners, splitting essential vitamin production from premix and precision nutrition.

With hunting season underway, USDA’s Dudley Hoskins cautions against containment fatigue and explains why eyes on animals is the best defense.

Clean books satisfy the IRS, but tracking revenue and expenses by enterprise gives ranchers the real-time data needed to make tough operational calls.