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Preparing for the Cold
Save time in the bitter cold by prepping now for Old Man Winter’s arrival As cold weather approaches, producers can save themselves a headache down the road by making some…
Reducing Production Costs
Ag business expert says cattle producers should start by evaluating their herd Heading into winter, working to lower production costs is a wise choice for cattle producers around the Ozarks.…
Tracking Profits
Why should producers track income and expenses? Profit tracking is imperative to the success of a producer’s operation. Tracking the numbers can feel like a Herculean task but trying a…
Reducing costs
Lower production costs mean more profit A common question among agricultural producers is, “How can I reduce my costs without sacrificing my production?” While there is not a cookie cutter…
Proud to be from a farm
I recently caught an old sitcom where one of the main charters was “outed” in a newspaper article. A highly-successful lawyer, the character was outed for growing up on a farm,…
Proud to be from a farm
I recently caught an old sitcom where one of the main charters was “outed” in a newspaper article. A highly-successful lawyer, the character was outed for growing up on a farm,…
Starting from Scratch
Phillip Rozell’s father pushed for an education before starting a farming operation Some cattlemen pursue a professional career until investment money is available to join the ranks. Phillip Rozell of…
Getting back to basics
Sometimes the most educated people are not the brightest light bulbs in the package. There seems to be a lack of common sense today, and it shows. Billions of dollars…
What You Want in an Ag Lender
Remember the three Cs when considering a lender One of the most important teammates you’ll have in your farming or ranching operation is your bank. Lenders have significant influence on…
Women on the Farm
According to the new federal census, female producers increased by 27 percent from 2012 to 2017. Female producers now make up 30 percent of all U. S. farm operators. Why…