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With another year winding down, we have a lot on our minds. Beginning to plan for your income taxes now will help alleviate some of the stress at the end of the year.

There isn’t a universal “calving season.” Thanks to modern breeding management, calving can occur at any point in the year, anytime a cow is ready to give birth. The timing is up to the cow-calf operation. But one thing is universal: Whenever it does happen, ranch resources, including labor, feed, and equipment, should be readily

We had a pretty active rainy season. Add to that the extra inches of rainfall we received in September, and the soil has been robbed of precious nutrients. With the changing of the seasons upon us, the time to restore those nutrients and bring life back to your garden is now. So here are some

Your financial life encompasses much more than the current markets. It’s about what’s most important to you, how you want to live right now, and what your goals are for the future. Our advice has helped many clients achieve their goals, and we’d like to do the same for you.

Before attending a real estate auction, it’s important to understand that there are two types of auctions: reserve and absolute. Reserve means the seller has a minimum price that must be reached or the property does not sell. Absolute means the seller is going to sell the property to the last and highest bidder.

We often think of disasters as something that won’t happen to us. Though they are often unexpected, it is important for any business to be prepared in case disaster strikes. Planning for the worst will ultimately help minimize both the potential damage and recovery time for your business.

So you’ve developed a business plan, established a solid relationship with an ag lending company, and successfully acquired a farm loan. Great news! But now what? What comes next in terms of financing your agricultural operation?

When it’s time to tear down the old barn and build new, you know it. In fact, that rebuild project might be long overdue, but it’s a project that— when done right— can make life on the farm just a little bit easier. And, Lord knows with our non-stop work to be done, we could

Using antibiotics with livestock is a hot topic today. Antibiotics have been around since the 1920s and much has changed since they were developed. While we use antibiotics to stave off bacteria and fight diseases for both people and animals, there is warranted concern about its use with livestock. Many people are concerned about animals

The cold-supply chain provides volumes of interesting “there-to-here” stories— tales about how foods get safely from production to your dining table. Picking up from last month’s column, let’s tell the travel tale of tuna originating from Southeast Asia.