Business Management
Gifting and planning strategies for producers to utilize the current high lifetime estate and gifting exemption while saving on taxes.
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Hitting the consumer target
For producers to hit the right target, it is critical that they know what they’re aiming at.
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Managing medical bills for farmers: A guide to negotiation and assistance
Proactive measures before the medical procedure along with closely examining the bill for errors or price gouging and then working with an advocate if needed can help farmers avoid medical debt.
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Now is the time to conduct a year in review with your herd health veterinarian
Taking the time to visit with your veterinarian about the previous year and develop next year’s herd health plan helps your operation stay prepared and improve herd health overall.
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Legal issues transporting livestock
The cattle business is constantly changing. But what isn’t changing is the need to protect yourself and your business when transporting cattle. Legal documents are available for protection for many situations.
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Agricultural law year in review
Check out some of the agricultural law news from 2023. Looking forward to 2024, many of these issues will remain critical issues for many agricultural producers around the country.
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10 strategies for record-keeping success in the new year
As a new year begins, take a moment to refine your record-keeping habits. Learn about transitioning from paper records to a digital platform.
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Sometimes it takes a leap of faith
Developing an exit strategy when transitioning the farm to the next generation includes setting exit goals, assessing financial and mental readiness, identifying exiting owner type, selecting an exit option, understanding the value of this option and executing the exit strategy plan.
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Why and how to simplify calculating winter cow costs
Understanding and controlling costs is a vital component of ranch profitability. Make this the year you put pen to paper. Or should we say, finger to iPad.
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'Breaking in' new laws: An update on the livestock dealer statutory trust
In 2020, the Dealer Trust Act was established for the benefit of unpaid cash sellers of livestock. If a dealer fails to pay sellers for livestock, the Dealer Trust Act then is intended to enable the seller to receive payment through these trust assets.
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