MANAGEMENT

Many livestock and horse owners around the country are concerned over potential liability if someone gets injured during a horse or livestock activity.

The last few years have been a challenging time for even the most seasoned producers.

In March, the COVID-19 pandemic-affected industries (including the ag industy), businesses and millions of people across the U.S. As fear and panic shopping set in among consumers with the uncertainty of the duration of the virus and social distancing and stay-at-home orders in place across multiples states, the food supply chain was beginning to shake with demand for food exceeding supply.

While some things in life can be put on hold during this time of COVID-19, spring cattle work is not one of those – at least not for long.

What does it cost to produce 1 pound of beef from conception to putting it on the plate? Aside from a few economists, most would answer, “I have no idea.”

When it comes to raising cattle, management practices vary vastly between producers as they work to accomplish the goals of their operations and meet market demands.