The Cattle Connection 2026

A popular question this time of year is “What will a good bull cost me?.” My go-to answer is usually… “How much revenue loss would you have from a pasture full of open cows?” After all, we often de-value the role of the bull. We forget that he is a crucial part of the equation to making our product...

Speaking for myself, the past year has been fun. Conversations have mostly been positive with profitability gracing all segments of the cattle business. However, the constant talk of the cattle markets and market volatility has put a lot of anxiety into decision making. I have found myself trying...