Precautions Against Avian Flu in Dairy Cattle
Maintaining good biosecurity can reduce the risk
What started as only an avian infection has now spread to dairy cattle. In March, highly pathogenic avian...
Bovine Buzz
Flies are more than a nuisance to livestock
High humidity levels create the perfect inhabitance for pesky vermin to reproduce and flourish – specifically flies...
Keeping You in the Green
Financial tips to keep your farm out of the red
With today’s volatile commodity prices and marginal profits projected for 2024, it remains important for farmers...
SWOT Analysis for Ag Your Business
A time-tested methodology for business
The SWOT approach to reviewing, managing, and forecasting a business is a time-tested methodology. It has been used in many...
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....
