Ag Law
One of the Jones’ horses had not been well for a few days and seemed to be experiencing some pain. To save a veterinary charge, a friend suggested they should call another person; a person named Estella. Though Estella was not a veterinarian, she supposedly knew how to treat animals and purportedly had a lot of experience.
Farm Finance
One of the biggest problems that people have during tough economic times is losing sight of the long-term picture and focusing on just short-term survival. Primarily, I am talking about structuring loans so that they have the lowest payment possible. While searching for the best rate to lower your payment does make good financial sense, extending payments for longer than the use of the loan does not.
Farm Finance
As summer winds down, so does the sweltering heat that permeates the Ozarks Mountains. And, as the temperature decreases, so does our dependence on the ol’ air conditioner. Aside from getting the young ‘ens back in school and seeing the vibrant color transition of the leaves, not having to use the air conditioner is one of our favorite things about the autumn. That’s because running the air conditioner is by far the costliest item on our electric bills, and it is not needed during the cooler months.
The Udder Side of the Story
Working with large animals does get to be a chore. It can be very dangerous. I have been bit, kicked, pawed, butted, run over and even backed over. I have even had a horse kick me into the side of the barn. After that one I had bruises on my back set on sixteen inch centers from the studs. What I am getting at is that it is dangerous, but with proper facilities it doesn’t have to be as dangerous.
Farm FInance
Farm finance is a necessary part of farming for most every farmer. I don’t know more than a handful of farmers that I work with on a regular basis that aren’t still financing a tractor here, an upgrade on something there or new land in-between.
Ag Law
Now is a good time to consider the legal liabilities associated with managing animal waste, and to ensure that measures are in place to address liability issues. The following offers a brief review of the laws that affect liability for discharges, spills, odors and other problems resulting from manure handling.
Farm FInance
The simplicity of paying cash for equipment with no interest, no debt and no payments, lures even the most astute business person – especially when there is a peak in the cash flow. But beware. The sudden loss of cash can cost much more than just the amount of the check. Before paying cash for equipment, consider these eight reasons why leasing may make better business sense.
The Udder Side of the Story
In the last year the cattle industry has seen some very hard times with the price of fuel and feed. With the price of diesel being over $4 per gallon, it’s hard to afford to put up hay. And with the price of grain being so high, the feedlots are having a hard time putting on the gain that they need to give the packer what he wants.
Farm Finance
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that close to 75 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and do not regularly save for emergencies...
The Udder Side of the Story
This article will be a little different than the rest. I thought I might talk about getting in to veterinary school, since it is...
