Month: April 2024
Slaying Dragons
By Chris McClure “If you can’t take the heat, don’t tickle the dragon.” – Scott Fahlman Scott Fahlman is an MIT graduate who completed his
Don’t Leave Money on the Table Numerous USDA Programs Can Help Recoup Taxes
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor “The amount of money guys are leaving on the table is crazy,” says Kim Lott, CFO and co-founder of
EU Farmer/Tractor Protestors Get What They Want
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor The past months have seen farmer/tractor protests across many European Union (EU) countries such as the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain
INNOVATIVE FEED ACT What’s That All About?
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor U.S. cattle producers are at a certain disadvantage compared to European stockmen. Why? We are unable to benefit from the
The Other Dick Monfort
By Walt Barnhart Contributing Editor Today, fans of Major League Baseball will recognize the name Dick Monfort as the majority owner of the Colorado Rockies
SHIELDING CATTLE FROM SUMMERTIME STRESS
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Providing preventative care for livestock is an objective that Boehringer Ingelheim takes seriously. I spoke with Dr. Joe Gillespie, Professional
Newest CFHOF Members Among Industry’s Greatest Innovators
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor The cattle feeding industry was built by innovators who were willing to take risk after risk. The 2024 Cattle Feeders
Taking Time for a ‘Boot Check’
By Kristin Mackey Contributing Editor It was a beautiful day in the mountains of Colorado as I headed from Denver to a Colorado Springs
Herd Expansion? Not Yet – La Niña Headwinds and Tight Cattle Supplies Will Keep Prices High
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor Mention El Niño to a group of beef producers and you’ll get a cheer. Mention La Niña and you’re apt