From a Nebraska cattle farm to Nashville stages, Scott Wolverton’s journey is shaped by agriculture, family and a father’s cattle call — a reminder that home is always there.

Tight cattle supplies, delayed herd rebuilding and resilient beef demand point to continued market strength, with economists saying higher cattle price highs in 2026 are still on the table.

Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, says fed cattle cash prices may exceed last year’s but the average will be similar to 2025.