Is it Time to Cull?
Watching the markets to determine where and when to take cattle to the sale barn
Factors such as solid market prices, drought conditions and forage...
Shade Solutions
Creating artificial shade structures for pens and pastures
Protecting cattle from the blazing summer sun makes cattle more comfortable and shields them from some of...
Fall Forage Alternatives
Planting now to produce forages for late summer and early fall grazing
Yet another year of drought has left many pastures in the Ozarks looking...
Bull Care
Preparing bulls for the next breeding season
As the current breeding season starts to come to an end and producers begin to pull bulls from...
Questions Your Lender Won’t Ask
Seeing beyond the numbers
1. Do you have a weakness for new equipment?
It’s easy for new equipment purchases to get out of hand when dealers...
Investing Your Premiums
Insurance premiums aren’t used just to pay claims
Insurance companies play a crucial role in our society, providing individuals and businesses with financial protection against...
Impacts of Hot, Dry Conditions on Breeding Cycles
Heat stress can decrease estrus cycles, decrease sperm counts
The stress of summer heat can negatively affect cattle in a variety of ways. The long...
Factors Impacting Sale Prices
Types of calves, weaning status can impact what producers receive
It’s no coincidence that producers who do their homework, build relationships with local sale barn...
Pasture Drought Recovery
Some forages should recover from dry conditions, others will not
Drought conditions are plaguing much of Southern Missouri and parts of Northern Arkansas with only...
The Power of Credit
When used properly, credit is a valuable tool for farmers and ranchers
We all live and work in a world influenced by money and credit....
