MANAGEMENT

High corn prices, byproduct costs and other feed expenses can create challenges for cattle feeders and the beef industry.

It’s a nice, sunny day – perfect for a trail ride with your horse. You sink into the saddle in pure relaxation. Then, suddenly, a horse fly lands on your horse’s rear end.

The most recent Drought Monitor map confirms the Mountain region and parts of the Northern Plains region are currently the most affected by drought conditions.

Current drought conditions are prompting cattle producers to consider options for reducing stocking rates on rangeland and pasture as we look forward to this spring and summer. There are three main options to reduce stocking rates: supplement/substitute feed, ship cattle to non-drought areas or sell cattle.

There are times when the next generation of the family business finds themselves in situations where they need the elder generation to make crucial decisions, plan more clearly for the future and take more deliberate leadership actions.

It’s often said that agriculture and the livestock industry are slow to change. This may be partially true, but they are transforming themselves, nonetheless.