Victoria Myers

New connections forged between consumers and farm families during the pandemic, may lead to changing perceptions, and more appreciation for the hard work those in ag do every day.

Many states are using CARES Act funding to help support and expand meat processing operations, as well as direct-marketing platforms.

Heifer development programs offer producers a way to learn about the genetic quality of their calves, and to maximize use of forages over the winter.

DTN analyst is cautiously optimistic better times are ahead for most major crops in the U.S.

It's always good to have acres, but this couple makes a living on a lot less thanks to a spirit of innovation.

Equipment prices are up, land is hard to find, and farm labor has become the unicorn of agriculture.

Midwestern agriculture isn't all spreadsheets and profit margins. It's about future generations, shared community and knowing what really matters.

Technology, diversification and family are the keys to success for this Southern operation.

Irrigation tips the scales when it comes to better and more consistent returns for this solo operator.

In 2020 people started to think about farmers, ranchers and anyone with a flock of layers, a herd of milk cows, poultry or hogs. And, they started to look for ways to connect.

New Dietary Guidelines for the next five years are expected to emphasize low-fat proteins, especially seafood. The Guidelines also emphasized significant disruptions in food security globally, due to COVID-19.

Strong land values carry over to more than farm and ranch acreage, as buyers want to leave urban areas.

Strong land values carry over to more than farm and ranch acreage, as buyers want to leave urban areas.

Long-time veteran of the cattle industry, Rabo AgriFinance's Don Close says the next two years look to be times of opportunity for America's cow-calf producer.

Make decisions about creep feeding based on access to grazing and whether the dam was a first-calf heifer.

Modest prices increases are expected for cattle producers moving into 2021.

Increased packer capacity is most likely to come through the addition of small to medium-sized operations, processing 1,000 to 2,000 head per day. (Progressive Farmer photo by Victoria G. Myers)

It's usually the simple health problems that cost cattle operations the most in terms of time and money.

This year the cull market is holding up unusually well, giving producers in drought areas an opportunity to save forages and bump up returns.

Genetics, feeders and the right rations can make big impacts in feeding costs.

Weather-driven livestock sales get a small reprieve from the IRS.

Two questions top of mind right now. Sell or hold cull cows? Sell or retain ownership on calves? The best answer in both cases is tied to one thing -- feed resources and costs.

Body condition and weight on replacement heifers plays a key role in their long-term reproductive success.