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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders help young and older hone their skills
A mentor and mentee in the CYL program look back on years of friendship and how it helped them both

Risky Business — Feeder simulation program teaches youth ups and downs of the cattle market
During the simulation, participants ‘bought’ feeders, figured out the feeding costs and logistics and sold them into the spring grasser market

Auction marts grapple with a shrinking herd and changing industry
A shift to online selling and fewer cattle to market are two trends challenging the auction mart industry

Show us the money, Part 1: What does the producer share of the retail beef dollar mean?
When looking at the farmer share of the retail dollar, we must recognize that U.S. prices still dominate the price structures of both our cow-calf and feedlot sectors

Memorial trust fund leaves legacy for needy ranchers
Fund continues to grow, but faces lack of qualified applicants

Talking and teamwork ease farm transition
Building a solid foundation helped one family keep their footing when the unexpected happened

Taking care of beef business
Whether you’re thinking about incorporating or wondering if you should switch to accrual-based accounting, here are a few things to consider

Hog wild — Canada’s feral pig problem worsens
Even as Alberta steps up tactics to control wild pigs and Canada develops a national strategy to control them, hope dims of eradicating invasive swine from the landscape

Choosing safe days to graze
Using the VBP+ Record of Herbicide or Pesticide Use on Pasture or Harvested Feed to maintain food safety

Time-saving tips for electric fences
Whether you’re setting up or troubleshooting an electric fence, these tips can make your life easier