All month, we are celebrating cattle producers in honor of National Beef Month, and with Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, we now want to check in with a self-made RanchHer who is also a mom, wife, and well-respected community leader.
Mary Heffernan of Five Marys Ranch spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about her operation, being a farm mom, and current conditions on the ranch.
Related Stories
Freight Softens as Producers Plan 2026 Budgets Nationwide
CoBank’s 2026 Year Ahead Report cites global grain oversupply, easing inflation, rate cuts, and major data center growth that could reshape rural America.
Plan for sharp, short-term volatility after unexpected outages; permanent closures rarely trigger major price spread disruptions.
Strong Farm Credit finances help cushion producers, but prolonged low crop margins could strain renewals in 2026.
Rising beef supplies and lower cattle prices, weaker hog markets, and softening dairy prices will shape producer margins heading into 2026.
Outdated reporting thresholds reduce cash-market visibility and increase the urgency of comprehensive Mandatory Price Reporting reform.
