Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.

It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.

Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the recent strength in cattle has been a combination of fund buying and higher cash trade. He predicts that will continue into first quarter of 2026.

Growing concerns about a global glut that could drag prices still lower.

Women make up 43 percent of the global agricultural workforce. The rate is even higher here in Africa, where women are credited with producing 70 percent of our continent’s food, according to the World Economic Forum.

One possibility is the country’s vast oil reserves could offer long-term potential to ease diesel prices and help reduce other input costs.