Farm Finance
For some farmers and others in agribusiness, their property and the sum total of their equipment would be considered their most valuable asset. But, for many, the primary residence will be the largest investment and the most valuable asset. Because of this, some homeowners attempt to convert the equity they’ve built in their home into cash. One way to do this is to receive a reverse mortgage, and it is becoming more popular with senior citizen homeowners.
The Udder Side of the Story
When I first arrived in northwest Arkansas, I was amazed at how much grass there is here. I quickly found out that everyone was running one cow to one to two acres. I thought that was amazing compared to western Kansas where we run one cow to 8-10 acres or west Texas where it was one to two cows to the section. I remember my ex-partner telling me if I didn’t know what was going on with a cow, just blame it on fescue. I thought that was a cheap way out. So, I did a little investigation.
Youth in Ag
Name: Boone Sumners4-H Club: Hector 4-H4-H Leader: Julie StroudParents: Steve and Tammy Sumners, poultry superintendents at the Pope County fair. What do you enjoy...
Town & Country
Name: Tommy CaudelIn Town: Tommy has worked for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for 33 years. He is the area headquarter’s attendant and...
Eye on Agribusiness
Company Name: Latco, Inc.Owner: Dick LattaPresident: Chris Primm (pictured)Locations: Lincoln, Ark., Cassville, Mo., Franklin, Texas, Rison, Ark., Downsville, La., Forest, Miss., Collins, Miss., Moultrie,...
Across the Ozarks
I’d be amiss not to spend at least one column discussing the “Go Green” influences we’ve all been inundated with the past year or so. I know a lot of people who just don’t buy into the whole green, “eco-friendly” bit. But, I can’t help but see how many of the green alternatives to old methods can’t not be beneficial, not only on the large scale, but on a personal level too.