Supply Chain and Logistics
Structural efficiency supports cattle prices and resilience — breaking it risks higher costs and greater volatility.
Jake Charleston of Specialty Risk Insurance offers his perspective on current cattle market conditions and shares advice for producers seeking to stay protected in an uncertain market.
Farm legal expert Roger McEowen discusses a new rail antitrust case in Kansas and its potential implications for farmers as rail upgrades signal continued export-driven demand for logistics.
Strike risk adds volatility to already tight markets.
Logistics remain firm, but freight costs continue to rise.
Fertilizer investigation may impact input costs and margins.
New research shows that most farmers do not have a formal resiliency plan in place. Devin Fuhrman highlights how Nationwide’s Farm Risk Ready initiative supports farmers in building stronger, more resilient operations.
Mexican livestock officials are emphasizing surveillance and inspection systems to preserve access to the U.S. cattle export market. Texas’ Bovina Feeders explains the rising stakes as the border stays closed.
Domestic textile demand plays a shrinking role in supporting U.S. cotton prices.
Rail logistics remain supportive, with access to Mexico improving