Stretching ranch dollars by working smart

Apr 2, 2009 3:43 PM, By James Rogers, Samual Roberts Noble Foundation

Getting more out of less is an attractive concept in tough economic times. In 2008, average cow costs ran around $534 per head including depreciation. ...

Considering cover crops

Apr 2, 2009 3:34 PM, By Kindra Gordon

The increasing cost of traditional feedstuffs has many livestock owners looking to alternatives for extending their available forages for grazing. The answer may be to consider planting cover crops for cattle to graze....

8 Estate Planning Questions To Ask

Apr 2, 2009 3:30 PM, By Kindra Gordon

Taking the time to develop estate plans for the family farm or ranch is no easy task – but it is an important one, especially if you hope to pass the family operation to the next generation....

LeBeau named Chief Operating Officer for CHB

Apr 2, 2009 3:22 PM, Source: American Hereford Association

Tom LeBeau has been selected as the new Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC chief operating officer. A 28-year veteran in the meat industry, he brings a wealth of beef marketing and retail experience to the CHB LLC team. ...

Wyoming groups unveil “Thank a Rancher” billboard, ad campaign

Apr 2, 2009 3:20 PM

In March three new billboards were put up along Wyoming’s roads, expressing appreciation for the state’s ranchers and the role they play in Wyoming open space and conservation efforts....

Reminder: 10 Principles of Holistic Management

Apr 2, 2009 3:14 PM, By Kindra Gordon

Kirk Gadzia, a certified educator in holistic management from New Mexico, offers up these 10 principles of holistic management for land managers to consider....

Newsletter Archive

Apr 2, 2009 9:15 AM

Montana livestock conference is April 21-22

Mar 9, 2009 9:43 AM

The 2009 Montana Livestock and Nutrition Conference which will be held April 21-22 in Bozeman, MT, at the Gran Tree Inn. ...

Community attitude plays role in attracting youth

Mar 9, 2009 9:32 AM, Source: Kathie Starkweather, Center For Rural Affairs

How do rural communities retain youth in their communities. It’s a tough question, and one without one single answer. Some pieces, but not all, are support of and introduction to entrepreneurship at an early age, encouragement to return, connection to place, and respect of and taking youth seriously....

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. ...

Conventional beef production found to be more environmentally friendly than organic, grass-only beef production

Mar 9, 2009 9:26 AM, By Alex Avery, Center for Global Food Issues, Hudson Institute

“Carbon footprint” is the latest buzz phrase among the public this winter, with particular attention being given to the environmental impact of livestock production. ...

Getting first-calf heifers ready for the breeding

Feb 19, 2009 3:08 PM, By Robert Wells, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

As calving season starts, it is also important to look ahead to the breeding season. ...

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? ...

Is the legume sainfoin for your pastures?

Feb 19, 2009 2:57 PM, Source: Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska

Have you heard the claims for the legume called sainfoin? They boast: better than alfalfa, a 200 RFV from bud to bloom, easy to establish, more palatable. ...

Cool and warm season grass publications for Northern Plains now available

Feb 19, 2009 2:51 PM

A new publication “Grasses for the Northern Plains, Growth Patterns, Forage Characteristics, and Wildlife Values, Volume I – Cool-season” is the result of a joint effort between the USDA NRCS and the NDSU Extension Service. ...