Facilities & Equipment

There’s more to it than you might think

As pasture becomes more scarce and land lease costs rise, cow-calf producers are evaluating alternative methods for producing beef.

The recent cold snap has painfully brought it to my attention that, despite all my efforts to be prepared for the winter season, I have fallen down on one important item of cold weather diesel engine starts.

As the snow piles up and the cold north wind blows, livestock seedstock producers make preparations for their upcoming annual production sales.

Fencing is often a limiting factor in managing pastures. Producers often point to cost, time and labor, difficult terrain and short-term land leases as disincentives to installing better fencing infrastructure.

It is no secret that handling cattle can be stressful for both bovine and humans alike. When considering ways to incorporate key infrastructure systems aimed at reducing stress during handling, flooring is almost always on the list of things to think about for producers.

Amount of money invested in equipment and tools by a beef cattle producer is usually significant; however, it is common to dedicate very little time for keeping these items in good working condition.