The Udder Side of the Story
Trichomoniasis is a venereal disease of cattle caused by an organism called Tritrichomonas foetus. It has caused significant economic losses in American cattle herds for many years due to the nature of the disease. Economic losses in affected herds occur due to smaller and less uniform calf crops, costs of culling and subsequent replacements and increased veterinary expense.
Lending Differences
Recently, I had the privilege to judge high school agricultural students in the prepared speech contest at Crowder College’s Aggie Day.
These students are passionate...
The Udder Side
Animal health is important for any type of production.
Without good health our animals will not return any profits. They will cost us in medicine...
The Udder Side
Winter is on the way. And with winter comes feeding cattle. This is one of the most costly times of the year, since we...
The Udder Side
A small ruminant is a class of animal that includes sheep, goat, alpaca and llama.
Preparing for Loss
In my line of work, I have the unfortunate job to deal with the passing of someone’s spouse, parent or sibling. I see in...
Are ‘Ag-Gag’ Laws Constitutional?
"Ag-gag” is the term used to describe anti-whistleblower laws that apply within the agriculture industry. About half a dozen states have passed laws to criminalize surreptitious filming of alleged abuses of animals on farms and ranches.
Ag Law
Have you ever been afraid to give permission to someone or a group of persons to use your land for recreational purposes, say for hunting, target shooting or four-wheeling, because you feared he or they might get hurt on your land and make a claim against you? This article discusses several points to consider when approached by someone asking to use your land.
What Does Your Banker Think?
Ever wonder what your banker thinks about your operation? Or their view on the current state of the industry? We talked with our team...
Farm Finance
A tax case, Mullins v. United States, decided in the United States District Court in Knoxville, Tenn., considered an individual who owned and operated a cattle-raising operation who claimed he was entitled to deduct losses over a period of years. The court issued an opinion which focused on the fact that the taxpayer had consulted industry and legal experts, and that the land used for the cattle operation had appreciated in value. The court held that these factors indicated the individual's profit motive.
