Marketing Strategies
When is the best time to sell your cattle?
The cattle market has been enjoying a good ride recently. However, no matter if the market...
Is Farm Liability Enough?
Key differences between Farm and Business coverage
My entire career has been spent in community banking while my husbands has been in insurance.
We often joke...
What Your Credit Report Tells
Your credit score is like a grade card
As a farmer or rancher, you know the importance of good record keeping and using it to...
Making Gains Despite the Heat
Management practices to keep cattle putting on weight
Sweltering heat and soaring humidity create a challenging environment for putting weight on calves. Heat stress negatively...
Vaccinations for Sheep and Goats
Prevention of illnesses and disease can improve returns
The adage “the best defense is a good offense” holds particularly true in the livestock industry. Preventing...
Heat and Small Ruminants
Heat stress can impact overall health and performance of sheep and goats
The blanket of summer’s heat and humidity is beginning to cover the Ozarks....
Preparing for Breeding Season
Management strategies to make the season successful
Breeding season is fast approaching for some sheep and goat operations. However, regardless of the timing of an...
Body Condition Scoring for Small Ruminants
Setting a flock or herd up for success
Genetic research continues to uncover new findings about the connection between nutrition and animal health. From gestation...
Marketing Dairy Males
Dairy producers have options for their bull or steer calves
The current cattle market provides dairy producers with a variety of options when it comes...
Sailing Through the Transition
The days before and after calving are important to cow and calf health
The transition stage in dairy cattle consists of the 60 days prior...
