Resources Online Training Start Raising Cattle in 2026, Make Smart Decisions Name* First Last Email* 1. What does Jared say has changed the most in the cattle industry over the past year?* Farming technology Government regulations Prices of cattle and beef Types of cattle breeds 2. What app does Jared recommend for checking cattle prices?* AgriStats Live Cattle Price Watch Farm Tracker Pro USDA Market News 3. What are the three main cattle operation models discussed?* Cow-calf, stocker, and finishing Breeding, feeding, and selling Dairy, beef, and organic Pasture, feedlot, and hybrid 4. Why does Jared say the cow-calf model is risky for beginners in 2026?* It has high skill requirements and slow ROI It produces low-quality beef It is no longer profitable It requires expensive technology 5. What is one major disadvantage of starting a cow-calf operation?* Requires less labor Requires very little land Requires more land and higher investment Has quick returns 6. What type of cattle does Jared recommend buying instead of expensive young cows?* Bulls Dairy cows Steers Older proven cows 7. Why is the stocker model recommended for beginners?* It requires no land It has faster return on investment and less risk It guarantees high profits It eliminates the need for feeding 8. Why does Jared suggest buying heifers in the stocker model?* They are significantly cheaper They provide more flexibility (breeding or selling) They require less feed They grow much faster than steers 9. Why does Jared NOT recommend the finishing model right now?* It takes too long to complete There is too much labor involved Profit margins are too small It requires specialized equipment 10. What is Jared’s overall recommendation for someone starting in 2026?* Avoid cattle farming entirely Start small with a few calves and learn Start large to maximize profit Focus only on cow-calf operations This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.