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?* Types of cattle breeds Government regulations Prices of cattle and beef Farming technology 2. What app does Jared recommend for checking cattle prices?* Farm Tracker Pro AgriStats Live USDA Market News Cattle Price Watch 3. What are the three main cattle operation models discussed?* Dairy, beef, and organic Breeding, feeding, and selling Cow-calf, stocker, and finishing Pasture, feedlot, and hybrid 4. Why does Jared say the cow-calf model is risky for beginners in 2026?* It is no longer profitable It has high skill requirements and slow ROI It requires expensive technology It produces low-quality beef 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?* Dairy cows Bulls Older proven cows Steers 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 grow much faster than steers They require less feed They are significantly cheaper They provide more flexibility (breeding or selling) 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?* Start large to maximize profit Avoid cattle farming entirely Focus only on cow-calf operations Start small with a few calves and learn This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.