Progressive Cattle
Scours can be caused by any number of environmental factors and can quickly overwhelm a herd during calving season. Understanding what specific steps you can take on your operation to reduce risk could pay big dividends.
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Developing a hedging mentality for your ranch
Hedging may not be applicable for every operation but implementing a hedging mentality is. Producers can find long-term success by identifying risks and brainstorming options to counterposition those points of concern.
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The role of zinc during times of stress
Most producers know the value of micronutrients like zinc. But in times of stress, it’s important for that zinc to be delivered in a form most bioavailable and beneficial for the animal.
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7 & 7 Synch: Is trying to maximize A.I. pregnancy rates worth it?
A new protocol recommended for beef cows offers greater heat responses and improved pregnancy rates to fixed-time A.I. with conventional or sexed semen. Is it worth considering using it in your herd?
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Manageable steps to make progress with succession planning this year
Succession planning is a marathon – not a sprint. Families should identify their goals, create a plan and establish a tempo that works for them in order to sustain the momentum needed to reach the finish line.
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Farming out the financials
When a farm or ranch grows, it can be difficult to keep up with the financial management areas of the business. In such cases, it may be wise to outsource at least some of the financial and accounting tasks.
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Right to Farm updates: Important protections for agriculture
Many rural areas are seeing rapid growth, meaning new neighbors without a connection to agriculture. The Right to Farm statutes protect existing operations against nuisance lawsuits, and some states have made updates to strengthen these protections.
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