Financial Balance
During challenging times, balance can be comforting
Our farmers, ranchers and producers are working hard to stay afloat in these difficult and challenging times. When...
Come COVID or High Water
Keeping your farm financially strong
When I was an ag lender in Texarkana, Ark., I vividly remember the day I received news about the upcoming...
Understanding Cull Grades
Different grades mean different prices received for cull cattle
Before taking cull cattle to market, it is beneficial to know what quality grades they will...
Farmland Offers a Stable Asset
Farmland can have more than a monetary value
Having grown up on a farm in Western Kansas, I was privileged to experience what most farm...
Income Ideas for Tough Times
Producers can diversify their income by offering custom services and other products
The last few years have been difficult years for farmers and ranchers, but...
Investing in the Modern World
There’s a shift toward ESG-focused strategies when it comes to investing
In today’s economy, cultural and socio-economic issues have given the consumer and individual investor...
Unplanned Income
Producers should make plans for any cash payments
In years like this one, unplanned income is going to be a reality for many farmers. Using...
Financial Balance
During challenging times, balance can be comforting
Our farmers, ranchers and producers are working hard to stay afloat in these difficult and challenging times. When...
Buying and Selling Online
It’s easier than ever to stay at home and buy or sell livestock
The internet continues to offer agricultural producers new ways to reach their...
Increasing Value at the Sale
Selling quality cattle at the right time has benefits
Many producers in the Ozarks sell their cattle through livestock auctions.
This can be a good marketing...