A- Z by Kindra Gordon
F is for Focus
Mar 24, 2009 2:26 PM, By Kindra Gordon
In today’s fast-paced, hectic world, we all make the mistake of trying to do too much. We want to be everything to everybody. ...
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Money and Marketing
Places to Save, Places to Spend
Mar 9, 2009 9:30 AM, By Kindra Gordon
The 2009 economy continues to be a nail-biter, and beef producers who aim to be around for another year – or hoping to be here for the next generation – know that keeping costs low is always a wise bet. ...
National survey suggests economy is impacting ag producers
Mar 9, 2009 9:28 AM, Source: Texas AgriLife Extension
Most producers will go through financial stress in the next three years, predict 84% of US ag professionals recently surveyed. ...
Small beef operations do have customer service advantages
Feb 19, 2009 3:04 PM, By Kindra Gordon
So, you’ve got a small seedstock operation and a limited budget. Does that mean customers are going to ignore you and go straight to the big operators? ...
Begin adding value to your 2009 calf crop today
Feb 10, 2009 10:29 AM, By Jason K. Ahola, University of Idaho
Up until last fall, most cow/calf producers had been profitable for the previous 11-year period. ...
5 Risk management tools to consider in 2009
Feb 10, 2009 10:11 AM, By Job Springer, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
The stock market is not the only investment that fell in value during 2008 - the agricultural commodities markets have, too. ...
New online risk-management tool available
Feb 10, 2009 10:05 AM
USDA’s Risk Management Agency has launched an online resource to help farmers and ranchers protect against downside risks, and take advantage of upside market opportunities. ...
Economy top of mind at cattle industry convention
Feb 2, 2009 9:16 AM, Compiled by Kindra Gordon
How the beef industry might continue to attract consumer spending on beef at retail and restaurants during the current recession was a major concern discussed during the Cattle Industry......
Business plan can add value, identify hidden potential for beef operations
Jan 22, 2009 3:51 PM, By Kindra Gordon
What’s the first thing that should enter the minds of your prospects and customers when they read or hear your name? ...
Economist Predicts: Year of struggles ahead for livestock producers
Jan 13, 2009 10:19 AM, Source: American Farm Bureau Federation
The health of the livestock industry is linked to the health of the broader economy, and producers of beef, hogs and chicken will have......
Why are Commodity Prices Declining?
Dec 19, 2008 2:17 PM, Source: North Dakoa State University Extension Service
Since midsummer new-crop December corn futures prices have declined more than $4 per bushel from the $7.88-per-bushel high. During the same time......
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