Old lessons and new challenges
There are things beef farmers are already doing well and areas where they need to do better. Miranda Reiman shares her thoughts in her recent column.
You can’t judge a cow by its ‘cover’
Some presents were wrapped in gold paper with a big red bow. Others were less elegant, but showed they were packaged with love. Some...
Buy better bulls
In this week's Black Ink column, Miranda Reiman advises readers, "if you want better cattle, buy better bulls."
No mountain-top views without crossing the valleys
Nicole Lane Erceg reminds readers that just as cattlemen have made it through tough times in the past, they shall make it through current struggles as well.
Decisions can make or break your operation
I can give you advice. Your friends can show you what’s working on their ranch. You can read articles and learn from your local...
Learning is a lifelong process
Learning is a lifetime process. Continuous learning can improve your cattle business.
New beginnings, even for things we’ve done before
We're in a cycle many cattlemen have faced before: tough markets and bad weather. Morgan Boecker offers some advice to cattle producers facing hardships.
Beef producers: A lot of people are counting on your work
It’s been a few years, but I also remember what it’s like to come to a feedbunk, lined with cattle looking up, eagerly awaiting breakfast or supper. No doubt, you know that feeling well.
Cattlemen need to be on lookout for fake news
A few months ago, a veterinarian wrote a column on ideal cow size, naming 750 to 900 lb. as the ideal with little more than "observations" to back it up.
Choosing the right agricultural technology for your farm
When is it a good choice to skip a passing phase or invest in what may be the way of the future?
