Archives for Ag-Visors - Page 2
Financial Maintenance
We all know that farming isn’t just about the crop you raise. It’s about how you market your crop, the weather, the soil tests, applying the right mix of fertilizer…
Estate Planning for Women
Growing up on a farm and participating in 4-H and FFA, it never occurred to me that I wouldn’t participate in agriculture in some way. I attended the College of…
Chute side advice
Ever wonder what a veterinarian actually does? Yes, we treat animals, medically, do surgery, vaccinate and make production recommendations. But, when you go deeper and really look at what a…
Managing pain in livestock
In order to stay up with the times and prevent a bad outlook on large animal or food animal veterinary medicine and surgery, I have started practicing pain management with…
The Udder Side
In order to stay up with the times and prevent a bad outlook on large animal or food animal veterinary medicine and surgery, I have started practicing pain management with…
By The Numbers
The University of Missouri Extension office in McDonald County, Mo., recently completed their first Annie’s Project, a seven-week course for women in agriculture to learn about finances, human resources, production…
Communication is Key
Most farmers and ranchers pride themselves on always paying their debts on time. Making late payments is not something most people take lightly. When you are forced to make your…
Communication is Key
Most farmers and ranchers pride themselves on always paying their debts on time. Making late payments is not something most people take lightly. When you are forced to make your…
Lending Differences
Recently, I had the privilege to judge high school agricultural students in the prepared speech contest at Crowder College’s Aggie Day. These students are passionate about their industries and are…
The New Tax Law and the Livestock Industry
The new tax law signed by President Trump, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), has several provisions beneficial to owners and breeders in the horse and livestock industries.…