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John Phipps’ Ugly Truth about Succession Planning: Unearned Wealth Brings Out the Worst in Everybody
John Phipps’ observation about the attitudes and sentiments of heirs boil down to one main issue, as he says often, the conversation becomes a philosophical, or even religious controversy.
Cattle feeders saw nothing new in the live cattle trade last week as packers continued to be on limited head counts once again.
January nears its end with the fed cattle market still searching for the legs to carry it higher. Early month prices have proven to be a tease and the short-term outlook doesn’t appear bullish.
Two states are working to ramp up measures to minimize growing wild pig populations that are causing major damage to agriculture, the environment and private property.
The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its ‘misleading’ advertisements in the United Kingdom.
Beef brisket, the savory staple item served at Texas barbecue restaurants far and wide continues to escalate in price, but consumers remain hungry and willing to pay up, according to experts.
A USDA grant will fund the use of crop-insurance data to improve education and extension efforts that help farmers and ranchers assess the ways extreme weather has caused production losses and to project future losses.
South Carolina’s Republican congressional delegation asked the Department of Fish and Wildlife to authorize a depredation order that allows black vultures to be killed under certain circumstances.
University of Missouri associate professor Jared Decker explains the importance of utilizing hair shedding EPDs to increase animal adaptability.
Data collected from Alltech’s 11 th annual survey estimates world feed production increased by 2.3% to 1.235 billion metric tons, and the top 10 countries produce 65% of the world’s feed.
The 2022 North Dakota Reclamation Conference, “Investing in Effective Reclamation,” will focus on reclamation practices and technology to improve reclamation success.
AFBF is the only producer trade association in D.C. that supports some form of mandatory minimum cash fed cattle trade in order to increase price discovery. But it may not necessarily be the silver bullet many want.
An early season barometer of rancher optimism and demand for high-quality bulls, Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 5th Annual “Early Bird” bull sale was held on Monday.
We’ve all heard the saying, “Their bark is worse than their bite.” For a cattle rancher in Jackson County, Colorado, this is not the case. Wolves have denned and have “visited” his livestock.
The Shoal chub is a widely distributed small fish species being studied as part of a project to identify how flow regulation in Texas can benefit water users while maintaining a sound ecological environment.
Preparing for breeding season begins long before bulls are turned out. Evaluate bred heifers, cows, and bulls for Body Condition Score (BCS) to ensure your herd breeds back successfully.
During their January meeting, the Board of Directors of R-CALF USA elected Region III Director Brett Kenzy as its new President of the Board and Region VII Director Eric Nelson as the new Vice President.
Feed requirements of cows during winter weather varies, depending on body condition, temperature, moisture, and hair coat. The Mesonet Cattle Comfort Advisor helps calculate how much feed is necessary.
In an effort to connect farmers, ranchers, and land managers to current, useful range management resources, the Society for Range Management (SRM) launched Good Grazing Makes Cent$ (GGMC).
After ransomware attacks hit two co-ops and an equipment auction site last year, John Phipps says his guess is tractors being hacked to override factory engine or emission controls are ripe for self-inflicted hacks.
When harsh winter conditions are in the forecast, avoid being caught off-guard and consider these ways to manage your cows, calves, and bulls to help them weather the storm.
On Dec. 10, 2021, a tornado tore across Kentucky demolishing areas in its path. Farmers and state leaders say it will be a long road to recovery with trouble sourcing even enough fencing supplies to rebuild.
Cattle feeders in all regions saw participation by all packers in last week’s market, with prices mostly steady with the previous week.
Unexpectedly large December feedlot placements pushed feedyard inventories higher year-over-year, while marketings were in-line with pre-report estimates. Placements of lightweight cattle were nearly 10% higher.
A Missouri judge has ruled Missouri Prime Beef Packers must process cattle supplied by Niman Ranch in accordance with a previously executed agreement between the companies.
Rural communities are likely to see an outbreak of the COVID-19 variant omicron later than big cities but Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the pandemic will eventually end.
American Farm Bureau Federation delegates voted to oppose government mandates that force livestock processing facilities to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids.
ABS Global becomes the 87th new member to join the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef in the last 12 months, working with producers, processors and retailers on a pathway to climate neutrality in the beef industry.
Seedstock and commercial cattle producers enrolled a record 756 head of Hereford and Hereford-influenced steers in the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) 2022 feedout programs.
The Covid-19 pandemic greatly effected the food supply chain. With another surge on the rise, consider ways to expand market opportunities and minimize disruptions during these times.