 The economist said over the next couple of years, cow-calf operators should have good profitability, especially in areas of the country with good forage conditions. Adverse world weather boosts U.S. exports, the possibility of good yields that will help farmers hit their financial goals, discipline by producers to keep acreage expansion in check and U.S. prices being more competitive in the global market, and farmers eager to make adaptations necessary to stay in business.