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Growing your cattle operation the right way, at the right time

Deciding when to expand, and how to do it successfully, takes careful consideration and strategic planning. It is wise to seek counsel from trusted peers and to not go about it too quickly.

September 22, 2022

Ed Snodgrass and Kyle Hannah

So you’ve gotten a few years of producing cattle under your belt and are feeling pretty good about the future.

Charitable donations can be a win-win for both parties

Working with a tax professional, producers can take specific steps to create substantial savings on income taxes. If done right, both the receiver and the giver can benefit.

September 16, 2022

Wesley Tucker

Fall is a wonderful time of year, not just because of the much-needed reprieve from hot temperatures, but also for the many wonderful events it brings – fall colors, trick-or-treating for the kids and Thanksgiving gatherings with family.

How can I get more time in my day?

June 29, 2022

Wesley Tucker

During a recent interview, a reporter asked me about the struggles of time management for the part-time farmer. First, have you ever met a part-time farmer? I haven’t. You’re either a farmer or you’re not. It’s just who you are.

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4 decision-making strategies for ranchers in 2022

High input costs and drought conditions are impacting profitability. While these things may be out of our control, producers can decide to what extent they will be impacted and use proactive approaches to stay in the black.

June 24, 2022

Curt Covington

Not unlike years past, 2022 is proving to be a year of ups and downs for American ranchers. On the one hand, market prices and export demand are strong. Tighter feeder cattle supplies combined with higher global demand will likely keep prices elevated.

Efficient ranch management: Aligning the cow herd to resources

May 9, 2022

Twig Marston

During the last 100 years, America’s cow herd has evolved into one of the most efficient production segments of agriculture. Beef production has been continually taking advantage of ranch resources and new technologies to improve efficiency.

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Putting a pencil to retained ownership this spring

Even though most with cattle to sell may have already made that choice, it’s worth considering the outcomes if you do still have cattle you have the option to retain.

April 25, 2022

Justin Benavidez

This year is relatively unique for wheat calves. Very little wheat is available on the Southern Plains. Even where irrigated wheat has come up, the current value of wheat sent many winter stocker calves through the sale barn relatively early this year.

Is Mother Nature your friend or a foe? Rethinking calving on the ranch

March 23, 2022

Jenny Pluhar

It’s that time of year again. Young calves on the ground, ranchers exhausted, wondering how they ever got through calving season in harsh winter weather.

3 tips for stocker and backgrounders in 2022

March 10, 2022

Eric Bailey

Many of us are feeling the pinch of increased input prices this year. Add market instability into the equation and it makes for a difficult decision-making process buying stocker or backgrounder calves in 2022. Use these tips to identify leverage points in your stocker/backgrounder business.

Considering costs: Should you invest more in reproductive management?

February 24, 2022

Jordan Thomas

Have you ever sat down and figured out what it costs to breed a cow? It might seem like an easy number to calculate, since we can add up all of our natural service bull purchases and subtract out the salvage value of any bulls sold.

A four-step guide to assembling financial statements

January 29, 2022

Jeff Tranel and John P. Hewlett

Constructing accurate financial statements for your farm or ranch business is one of the basic steps for management success.

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Growing your cattle operation the right way, at the right time

Charitable donations can be a win-win for both parties

How can I get more time in my day?

4 decision-making strategies for ranchers in 2022

Efficient ranch management: Aligning the cow herd to resources

Putting a pencil to retained ownership this spring

Is Mother Nature your friend or a foe? Rethinking calving on the ranch

3 tips for stocker and backgrounders in 2022

Considering costs: Should you invest more in reproductive management?

A four-step guide to assembling financial statements

Higher fed cattle marketings to lift 2023 production

Knowing your numbers is a must

Acidosis review: Preventive planning in feedlot cattle

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