Every decision adds up in the cattle business
Having “good cattle” isn’t a destination you reach-you have to keep after it.
Road to greatness paved with records
Even if you have good cattle and everybody knows it based on repeat buyers over the years, they can always get better.
Multitask or multi-plan
Critics are coming down on multitasking as a robber of focus, especially when it calls for complex interactions that distract from the primary task.
What technology cannot do
Cattle farmers need to remember to make sure the farm management technology they're using is working properly and the data its reporting is correct.
Buy better bulls
In this week's Black Ink column, Miranda Reiman advises readers, "if you want better cattle, buy better bulls."
Warm weather makes calving season pleasant
As one result, we calved the first quarter of our herd a month before the first day of spring with no losses. Our calves should be the healthiest ever.
Black Ink: Finding the common ground in ag
They say it takes all kinds to make the world, and the adage is all about people. Look around the mall, watch TV or check out the Internet and you find ready evidence of the individuality of individuals.
Take time to notice the miracles of farm life
Don’t quit studying and looking for innovation. But don’t miss the miracles. The everyday operations of farm life can help you connect with consumers.
Achieving the two important qualities in beef: marbling and tenderness
Marketers try to sell what they have, even if it's not the most complete product on the market. The phrase "guaranteed tender" may sound like it's all that matters, the one true path to great meat. But that's not all there is.
Consistency can pay for itself in cattle business
Cattle ranchers who stuck with their program are likely well-situated in 2014.
