Farm Equipment Financing Options for Ag Producers in 2026

Lease, Subsidize, or Dealer-Finance? Commodity prices stay near multi-year lows. Input costs keep climbing. Traditional bank financing for machinery is not cheap.  USDA’s September 2026 farm income forecast puts net farm income at $158.4 billion. Total...

Capitalizing on the Record-High 2026 Cull Cow and Bull Market

Calf prices and the cull pen are both bringing in serious cash flow in 2026. Cull cow prices in 2026 have climbed to some of the highest levels ever recorded.  Cull bulls in cow-calf operations have become highly profitable. Treating culls as valuable livestock...

A Partnership Built on Trust: Cattle In Motion Joins LiveAg

Some businesses are built in boardrooms. Others are built on long days, dusty roads, and showing up sale after sale for the people who trust you. For more than 20 years, Cattle in Motion has been built the second way. Founded by Tim and Davy Lockhart, and now led by...

Invest in Agriculture Equipment Protection vs. When to Sell

When to Invest in Agricultural Equipment Protection In a down commodity market, every decision is a business decision. Here’s how to make the right call in 2026 with a farm equipment maintenance vs. replacement strategy in 2026. Equipment is a large line item on...