MANAGEMENT

Pests suck. Some pests literally so. They are an eyesore, they cause unpleasant conditions for you and your herd, and they can cost you money.

Today, there are several strategies for controlling weeds, including use of insects that feed on specific weeds. Paul Brusven, a coordinator for Nez Perce Bio-control Center in Lapwai, Idaho, says biological controls are proving to be successful for a number of weeds.

This is the final article in a five-part series on management.

This series on managing ranch employees has covered essential managerial skills – recruiting, supervising, retaining and evaluating employees.

As cattle producers continue to seek ways to add value to their operations, recent research from Kansas State University looks at a variety of factors influencing the sale price of beef calf lots.

For only a few cents per head per day, you can … increase gains, cure all diseases, increase fertility, end world hunger, fix your marriage and even make sense of the Democrat party (yeah, that one will probably always be out of reach). Sign me up, right?

This article is part four in a five-part series. Be sure to read the final installment “When time for termination comes” in the upcoming April issue.

Managers and employees often dread the annual process of reviewing employee performance.