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Farmers often ask if they can own farmland in an IRA. The technical answer is yes. But the more important and practical answer is you typically should not own farmland in an IRA.

This past year is one many of us would sooner forget than remember.

Ranchers are encouraged to make record keeping a priority, including production records and complete financial analysis and planning.

Prepare for a dynamic farmland market in 2022.

“Will easy calves grow into cows that have more calving difficulty?” and “Will calves from easy cows have higher mortality?” Study results were presented at the BIF Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, June 23.

Organizers have cancelled the annual Lawry’s Beef Bowl ahead of Saturday’s Rose Bowl for the second year in a row due to concerns over the rising cases and the emergence of the Omicron COVID variant.

Cattle producers may have a few options available to offset the rising costs of adding phosphorus to their herd’s diet, a Kansas State University beef systems specialist said.

The House and Senate are on recess this week, but work is ramping back up to finalize 2021 legislation before the New Year begins.

During the past six months, beef consumers have reinforced their preference for product at the top end of the market. Both branded and Prime products have been supported by unprecedented demand.