Facilities & Equipment

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.

We are heading into another busy season in the cattle business: feeding, calving and much more. This is a time to put the finishing touches on readying the facilities and equipment for the demands of the winter months ahead.