Keeping records current is a challenge for many busy ranchers. The lucky ones have a trusted family member who is willing to tackle this task. Experts recommend updating records at least once a month and backing up critical data to the cloud or another device to preserve information.

Surveys of ranch employees indicate many forgo higher-paying jobs to pursue the culture and lifestyle that comes with ranching. Sure, wages and benefits are important, but ranch employees are motivated by means other than financial compensation.

A business’s goal – of any kind – is to make a profit. This is no different for beef producers. An online option for bull sales may be the way to do this for some producers.

Ag wages have seen an increase of seen an average of 15% to 20% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feedlot managers must know the abilities of both riders and horses in order to avoid putting them in situations they aren’t equipped to handle. If necessary, the manager should be ready to provide training for either rider or horse to help them acquire necessary skills.

Researchers suggest utilizing growth-promoting implant technologies for cattle marketed live and taking advantage of branded programs like NHTC that may benefit grid-based marketing schemes.

With drought plaguing much of the West and herd dispersals happening in affected areas, the industry is posed for a possible repeat. “So, let’s make sure we’re learning from the past,” Ross Bronson told viewers in a webinar hosted by Redd Summit Advisors.

Budgets help ranchers plan ahead so they can meet financial obligations such as loan payments and monthly bills.