Beef Expansion is Under Way
The nation’s cattle producers are expanding the herd at a somewhat faster rate than had been anticipated. In the semi-annual update of cattle numbers, USDA said that the total number […]
Record Cattle Prices, More Feed Drive Herd Expansion
The expansion of the nation’s cattle herds for the first time since 2007 is largely the result of record-high cattle prices and the availability of more abundant feed, Purdue University […]
Long-Term Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat Price Forecasts
As indicated in the farmdoc daily article on January 14, 2015, many crop producers are in the process of making the farm program participation decision for the five years beginning […]
Importance of Keeping Records for Filing Taxes on the Ranch/Farm
While most people must file taxes by April 15, 2015, farmers’ and ranchers’ taxes must be filed by March 2. Due to the filing deadline many producers are beginning the […]