Some beef producers have learned that if ranching is going to continue, change will have to come with it. Taxes and takings, environmental regulations, and price reporting. These are just some of the things happening around the country. It's a busy day, especially when you work off the farm to keep the family farm going. Here is some estate-planning advice.
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Agriculture is changing, and the cattle and beef industry with it. Here is the Cattle-Fax annual ranking of operations. A statistical background on changing trends in the beef industry. A new look at an old business Forming an alliance that works well and is profitable is difficult for small cattle operations, unless several cattlemen pool their cows together. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is working with other commodity groups to try and pass a bill through Congress.