A landmark water ruling from U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, that federal reserved water rights include groundwater, could have significant impacts on groundwater across the country – and particularly the West.

Recruitment and selection are not the fondest areas of work for most beef producers. It, therefore, is important to productively focus your energies. To better understand the importance of focus, we start with a discussion of the circles of concern and influence.

For many producers who had to sell a larger number of cattle due to drought conditions, the announcement from the IRS allowing an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales may be welcome news.

Transitioning your ranch from a sole proprietorship to an entity structure can seem daunting, but with the help of your attorney and CPA it can simplify the process and protect your family for generations to come.

Ranches keep records for three good reasons. First, tax season is upon us, and accurate records are important to the IRS.

It’s been said, “Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you’re doing, but nobody else does.”

Production sales have become more diverse in recent years, from sales at the ranch to the online arena. Many producers choose to host their sales at their ranch.

It’s often said: You only get one chance to make a first impression – and when it comes to selling your cattle, the buyer’s first impression can make all the difference in sale dollars.

In many parts of the country, cold-stressed calves are almost inevitable during the former weeks of spring calving.

The industry is turning to earlier vaccinations for common maladies to give calves a better start and heavier weaning weights.