2025 was a record setting year for many cattle prices despite headwinds and unforeseen challenges. Looking ahead, those uncertain times are likely going to continue into 2026 as the unprecedented situation in the cattle markets could lead to even higher dollar figures. 

Cattle Fax CEO Randy Blach lays out his team's vision for the year and what producers need to be doing to protect themselves as the nation's beef cow herd is at it's lowest since 1951.