Oct 2026: Navigating El Niño in the Beef Industry

From pasture conditions to feeder cattle supplies, El Niño has far-reaching effects on the beef supply chain. Dr. Shannon Neibergs of Western Extension Risk Management Education joined the Native Resilience Working Group in October to present on El Niño weather patterns and beef production economics. Learn about impacts on forage, feed markets, cattle prices, heifer retention and profitability, plus risk management strategies to help Tribal producers capitalize on opportunities and mitigate weather-related challenges. Presented to the Native Resilience Working Group on October 20, 2026.