I was worried that relying on experts would put me out of a job, but I think I’ve found my role at last. Somebody has to integrate and figure out how....More
The key to any crisis or scandal, whether real or manufactured, is not the actual event or subject. It is what actions government is able to push....More
Even more important than the lack of profitability in the beef industry is the concern over beef demand. Economists continue to warn the industry....More
It was one of those high-minded bills intended to encourage renewable energy. Instead it essentially calls for more than doubling over the next 20....More
I’m sure I can speak for a lot of guys who will celebrate this Mother’s Day thanking God for providing us with such a great mother, and such a great....More
What’s better than throwing your leg over a horse that is feeling a little fresh and excited to get to work? And with a full season of promise ahead....More
Markets are driven by fear and greed, and ag markets of late have been characterized by extreme volatility that seems completely removed from the....More
It looks like another year of crazy weather, and the result is a whipsaw for cattlemen. Cool weather, particularly on the East Coast, is keeping....More
Everyone loves positive feedback, and good coaches and bosses praise great effort and good results. But good coaches also identify weaknesses and....More
It’s way too early to say any long-term trends are firmly entrenched. I may look back at this week as merely an anomaly, but it sure has been fun to....More
Perhaps it’s a symptom of the times we live in, but pragmatism and compromise aren’t accepted practices anymore. The result is that either little of....More
Troy Marshall is a multi-generational rancher who grew up in Wheatland, WY, and obtained an Equine Science/Animal Science degree from Colorado State University where he competed on both the livestock...
What's My View From The Country?
As a fulltime rancher, Troy Marshall brings a unique perspective on how various consumer and political trends affect livestock production.