As an adviser to the farmers of my county and beyond, one question I dread the most is “Andy, what am I going to do?”

A growing number of commercial cattlemen are discovering advantages of using Wagyu bulls (or semen) in their herds, especially to breed heifers.

After surviving an economic freefall in the 2008 recession, the horse market is at an all-time high. The reasons include a resurgence of lucrative rodeo events.

Since the dawn of time, mankind turned, and continues to turn, live animals into protein to feed the world. Whether it be by raising livestock or hunting wildlife, the job gets done and people get fed – and in some cases, these two paths cross.

With the profitability of your business at hand, who you choose to do business with is a critical decision. Who needs to be on your “external management” team?