Ranch Record Keeping for Annual Analysis & Innovation

Ranch Record Keeping for Annual Analysis & Innovation

The cattle business was really good for most ranchers in 2025, and there is every reason to be optimistic about 2026.  The chart to the right features 400-600 pound feeder steer prices from cattle sold in Alabama livestock markets in January 2026, and 2025, as...
Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2026

Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2026

Source:  Paul Goeringer, Southern Ag Today – December 19, 2025 Introduction In October 2025, the IRS announced the revised federal estate tax exemption and gift tax limit for 2026.  The federal estate tax exemption will rise from $13.99 million in 2025 to $15...
How Will Cash from Exceptional Calf Income be Invested?

How Will Cash from Exceptional Calf Income be Invested?

  Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Cow-calf producers are looking at the potential for exceptional levels of income for 2025, due to high calf prices. This income will give many cow-calf producers the opportunity to invest capital back into the...