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Ag Finance: 3 money management tips
So you’ve developed a business plan, established a solid relationship with an ag lending company...
Build a better barn
When it’s time to tear down the old barn and build new, you know it...
How do antibiotics affect our state’s livestock?
Using antibiotics with livestock is a hot topic today. Antibiotics have been around since the...
The true tale of tuna in the cold supply chain
The cold-supply chain provides volumes of interesting “there-to-here” stories— tales about how foods get safely...
Business rules for the Affordable Care Act, part I
To say that the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA)— aka “Obamacare”— is far reaching is...
September means planting to the beat of a different drum
As the weather starts to change its tune, so too must we plant to the...
Equine Dental Care
A horse’s teeth are an extremely important part of their overall health and wellbeing, but...
How to be a wise bidder at a real estate auction, step 3
Step three: What to ask an auctioneer Before the real estate auction, be sure to...
Divorce and the family business
We’ve all heard the family business statistics before, but they’re worth repeating. Approximately 80 –...
More strategies for extending your busy season
We’re smack-dab in the middle of summer, and for many small businesses, sales and other...
Preparing your horse for a hurricane
“Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy” – Max Mayfield, former Director...
A lasting structure for a lasting ag operation
As the sun rises, you take your coffee out on the back porch and sit...
Farming industry gets social with ‘felfies’
Farming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can also be very lonely, especially for...
August’s most wanted list for your garden
Insects are active this time of year, so you need to create your “most wanted”...
Agricultural Marketing 101
To stay top of mind with today’s consumers, a digital marketing campaign is a must...
A look at the international seafood trade and the cold supply chain
There’s no denying that ours is a global economy, and that, by and large is...
Reporting what you sow: depreciation
Property that you acquire while running your farm or ranch is often considered depreciable, meaning...
Create a safety net for your family with life insurance
Life insurance, for those who qualify, is a powerful tool to help meet a wide...
A lasting structure for a lasting ag operation
As the sun rises, you take your coffee out on the back porch and sit...
Removing the ‘slow’ from your slow season
Last month, we discussed how important it is for business owners to prepare for the...
