By the time the corn silage is covered and the last acres of sunflowers are combined, the pace at Feikema Farms hardly slows. Located in Rock County in southwest Minnesota, the operation feeds roughly 4,000 head of cattle while cropping nearly 6,000 acres, a scale that reflects decades of steady growth and careful decision-making.

Located an hour north of the U.S. border near Coaldale, Alberta, U2 Quality Seedstock is a second-generation operation raising Angus and Red Angus cattle with a focus on traits that keep commercial cattlemen in business.

Our country is highly divided right now. There’s an us-versus-them mentality that seems to be strong on both sides. And whatever side you’re on, it’s the right side and the other side is wrong.

“Schwauuuuhhh!” You hear the distinct cattle call my father has consistently sent ringing through Draper’s Valley in Virginia for at least the 35 years I’ve been alive. It’s the same call my older sister and I have comically attempted to replicate throughout the years to no avail.

With the third and fourth generations at the helm today, Wittman Farms is as committed to the vision of stewardship and intentional business management as ever.

Jaclyn Wilson is co-owner of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch/Flying Diamond Beef, located in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Fair compensation in family businesses requires clear roles, annual reviews, market research and balancing benefits.

I recently watched a movie that took place on a ranch – and I’m quite curious as to who the consultant was for the show. (We are available, if anyone’s looking …)