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4 decision-making strategies for ranchers in 2022

High input costs and drought conditions are impacting profitability. While these things may be out of our control, producers can decide to what extent they will be impacted and use proactive approaches to stay in the black.

June 24, 2022

Curt Covington

Not unlike years past, 2022 is proving to be a year of ups and downs for American ranchers. On the one hand, market prices and export demand are strong. Tighter feeder cattle supplies combined with higher global demand will likely keep prices elevated.

The most important piece of equipment is you

Reviewing equipment protocols before starting work, choosing the right equipment, making sure equipment is in working order and making safety a priority will help keep you and your crew efficient and injury-free.

June 24, 2022

Cindy A. Kinder

The equipment and the tools we use in livestock production agriculture are very diverse. We use different kinds of equipment during breeding, birth (calving, kidding, lambing, farrowing), weaning, feeding, treating, transporting and handling livestock.

Dairy Farmers of Canada: Federal budget includes sustainability investments – but leaves dairy farmers wanting on compensation

May 31, 2022

On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivered the federal government’s 2022 budget, outlining its spending priorities for the coming year.

Wearing high-visibility safety apparel around the farm

May 31, 2022

Cheryl DeCooman

Unfortunately, there were 843 farm fatalities between 2003 and 2012 in Canada. More than 500 of these fatalities involved equipment.

How to transition from primary operator to mentor

May 31, 2022

Elaine Froese

Dick Wittman, a longtime farm management consultant and farmer, has transitioned from being the CEO of a 22,000-acre Idaho farm to being his daughter’s mentor coach.

Ancillary probate: ‘Anci-what-now?’

May 24, 2022

Garrett Couts

if you have assets outside of your home state – even temporarily (like cattle grazing in a neighboring state) – you need to consider the potential that probate may be necessary not only in your home state but other states as well.

‘If you want good employees, be a good employer’: Quality feedback

May 24, 2022

Bob Milligan

Last month, we embarked on a series of articles around the theme “If you want good employees, be a good employer.” I suggested that a great way to address the current employment challenge is to implement a performance improvement system.

Minimizing horse and rider injuries

May 24, 2022

Bruce Derksen

Accidents and injuries on North American farms and ranches occur in a variety of ways, many times caused by moving equipment or tools, but often they involve horses and riders.

Wellness check: How’s your marriage?

May 24, 2022

Gilda V. Bryant

It is common in the agriculture industry for spouses to work together – creating an interesting and, at times, challenging dynamic.

Efficient ranch management: Aligning the cow herd to resources

May 9, 2022

Twig Marston

During the last 100 years, America’s cow herd has evolved into one of the most efficient production segments of agriculture. Beef production has been continually taking advantage of ranch resources and new technologies to improve efficiency.

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4 decision-making strategies for ranchers in 2022

The most important piece of equipment is you

Dairy Farmers of Canada: Federal budget includes sustainability investments – but leaves dairy farmers wanting on compensation

Wearing high-visibility safety apparel around the farm

How to transition from primary operator to mentor

Ancillary probate: ‘Anci-what-now?’

‘If you want good employees, be a good employer’: Quality feedback

Minimizing horse and rider injuries

Wellness check: How’s your marriage?

Efficient ranch management: Aligning the cow herd to resources

Sustainability: Embracing the buzzword in the cattle industry

Making the most of grazing grain sorghum residue

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