Think pesticide regulations only affect farmers? Think again. Recent changes to the federal pesticide registration process could limit how – and where – ranchers can use pesticides to manage rangeland resources. Whether you use zinc phosphide to manage prairie dog populations or malathion to control grasshopper outbreaks, these new rules may directly affect your ability to manage these pests.

Ranchers shifting from cattle production to other endeavors are driven by many reasons and goals. Operations must have a solid plan backed by knowledgeable direction and commonsense experience for a greater chance of success.

Veterinarians are in high demand, especially in rural communities. Large-animal vets are in even higher demand, and the shortage affects all those who raise livestock.

Early indicators and predictions show that the beef industry is slowly considering rebuilding the herd. Fewer heifers are being placed on feed and many producers’ current stocking rates are so low that they have nowhere to go but up in numbers.

QuickBooks Desktop launched in 1998 as financial accounting software comparable to Quicken but with more features. Accountants and bankers became early adopters, liking the program’s double-entry system that allows users to create detailed financial reports. They began recommending QuickBooks to clients, including agricultural producers.

It’s an exciting time when you can grow your herd – whether it’s adding more cows because you have more forage or additional acreage, retaining replacement heifers or other factors. This can also be a challenging time and strain on your current systems and processes, so let’s make sure you are ready for herd growth and set up for success.

Large and small contributions build the beef industry’s success. Some of these contributors are more well known than others, but each adds their own unique strengths.

It is important to have a comprehensive estate plan for farm and ranch families to ensure smooth property transfer to the next generation. Here are 10 tools that can be used to help with the transfer.

Recall how you felt or how you would feel if you hired an employee who left after a day, three days or a week. Unfortunately, this is common today. In fact, research shows that approximately half of all new employees seriously consider quitting in the first week.

There is usually a period of uncertainty during the months prior to national elections that can cause many individuals, organizations and companies to delay making major decisions until after the votes are counted and more is known about the next administration.