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Serious Layers & Silly Birds: How We’re Choosing Chickens in 2026

Ordering chickens in 2026 feels different than it used to. After the chick shortages of 2025, many farmers and backyard flock owners are approaching their orders with more intention—and a few more questions—than ever before. Availability isn’t something we take for granted anymore, and planning ahead has become part of the process. The first question most people face is simple but important: what do you actually need from your flock? For some farms, production still comes f

Meggan Urevig

Jan 222 min read

Farming in 2026: Are we worried? Nope.

In coffee shops and diners before sunrise and kitchens long after dark, the same conversations keep surfacing: What does farming look like in 2026? There’s a weight to the question this year. Funding is tighter. Grain prices have slipped lower than many expected. Margins feel thinner with every invoice. At the same time, cattle prices are sitting at historic highs—bringing opportunity, yes, but also uncertainty about how long the cycle will hold. For many producers, this co

Meggan Urevig

Jan 222 min read

January: A cold snap check list

In Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, we don’t just get "cold"—we get "polar vortex" cold. When the mercury drops to -20°F and the wind starts howling across the fields, the margin for error with livestock health narrows significantly. Whether you’re managing a commercial herd or a backyard homestead, surviving a North Woods cold snap requires a proactive shift in your daily routine. Here is how to keep your animals thriving when the frost bites deep. 1. Fuel the Internal Hea

Meggan Urevig

Jan 222 min read