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Hunting as a profit opportunity

Adding a hunting enterprise to one Montana ranch proves to be a good diversification strategy. Producers considering adding hunting to their business should consider their time, the importance of hospitality and their state’s regulations.
August 25, 2022
M. P. Cremer

Since the dawn of time, mankind turned, and continues to turn, live animals into protein to feed the world. Whether it be by raising livestock or hunting wildlife, the job gets done and people get fed – and in some cases, these two paths cross.


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Avoiding pitfalls: Top 5 mistakes new cattle producers make

Business planning and financial awareness are integral for those starting a beef operation, as well as those inheriting one. Profitability is achievable with a good network and sustainable business strategies.
August 25, 2022
Ed Snodgrass

Thriving in the cattle industry isn’t easy. Not for producers who have been in the business for decades, and certainly not for those new and young producers who are just getting started.


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3 leadership responsibilities in busy times

Working in agriculture comes with a lot of busy times. As a leader, it is important you don’t forget that leadership is your top priority.
August 25, 2022
Bob Milligan

It has been a crazy weather year – unseasonably cold, unseasonably hot, drought, excessive rainfall. Weather and other uncontrollable events put additional time and pressure on accomplishing what you do control. You are even busier.


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Love the next generation with decent compensation

June 30, 2022
Elaine Froese
Earlier this year, I fielded two coaching conversations. In one, the next generation was working for “free” – that is, they were not getting paid at all. Another young guy reached out because his dad was offering him $18 an hour while I suspect $30 is the right wage.
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Symptoms of heat-related illness

Working in the heat

June 30, 2022
Cheryl DeCooman
Even in Canada, we can get a few weeks of hot, intense summer weather. Working in the heat, both indoors and outside, can result in illness due to heat and sun exposure.
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How can I get more time in my day?

June 29, 2022
Wesley Tucker
During a recent interview, a reporter asked me about the struggles of time management for the part-time farmer. First, have you ever met a part-time farmer? I haven’t. You’re either a farmer or you’re not. It’s just who you are.
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Strategies for ranchers

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.
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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.
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