Business Management
Research suggests that growth-promoting implants are the best option for cattle sold on the live basis. However, if you plan to sell on the grid, non-hormone-treated cattle (NHTC) can return more to your pocketbook.
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Budgeting tips and programs for the new year
A new budget should be created each year at the beginning of a production cycle. Budgets contain both revenue and cost projections, helping producers plan ahead so financial obligations such as loan payments are met.
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The cost of cattle nutrition
In a year like this one, producers can’t always pick and choose their primary feed source. Close attention to nutritional supplements is therefore even more important than in average feed years.
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Looking backward to plan forward
Take time to reflect on business decisions made this past year and reevaluate how tasks are done. Prioritize improvements and consider what will happen if these changes are delayed.
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Identifying your competitive advantage
By defining your operational strengths and assets, you can identify competitive opportunities by reviewing your place, passion, problems, people and position.
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Cooperator herds: A way for cattlemen to collaborate
A concept combining a team of cattlemen with all with their own strengths coming together to produce and market the best cattle they can in volume.
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3 marketing decisions to increase profitability this fall
Tight margins point the spotlight on a variety of important marketing considerations, including adding value to cattle, market timing and risk management.
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