Maggie Malson

3 weeks ago | drovers.com | Maggie Malson

With the value of cattle continuing to rise, the amount of risk tied up in each animal in the pasture and the feedlot also increases. Risk management tools are available to producers to help mitigate the effects of the cattle cycle and volatility in the market. Cash cattle prices have risen for the last seven weeks. The spread between futures and cash is really wide with multiple issues affecting the spread.

3 weeks ago | drovers.com | Maggie Malson

Every cattle cycle looks a little bit different, but they all have peaks and troughs related to inventories and prices — and all the volatility that goes along with it, according to Lee Schulz, ag economist with Ever.Ag.Schulz recently joined “AgriTalk” to discuss current trends in the cattle and hog markets with host Chip Flory. He says the supply side of the cattle equation is essentially unchanged.

4 weeks ago | dairyherd.com | Maggie Malson

Avoiding self-judgment, recognizing individual differences, focusing on personal needs and being proactive about mental health management are important for the agriculture industry to continue making progress in addressing well being and health. Ted Matthews, director of Minnesota Rural Mental Health, has been helping farmers and farm families for more than 30 years.

4 weeks ago | drovers.com | Maggie Malson

1 month ago | drovers.com | Maggie Malson

Rural America is made up of hard working, strong individuals who take pride in raising food for themselves and the world. With that comes stress of managing a farm and family life. People in agriculture are not immune to mental health challenges, but may feel isolated or that they lack resources to find help, says Karen Funkenbusch, director of Missouri’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance program.