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The question is, "Are your pastures ready for the winter?" Have you planned well enough ahead to bring warm-season pastures through the winter and have them respond as needed or expected next spring?

In agriculture, it is important to stay current with technology and research, network with others in the field and discover the resources out there for farmers and rancher.

Recent staff departures, reassignments and announced retirements have changed the make-up of the Agricultural Division's consulting teams.

Farm and ranch business managers should consider conducting a situational analysis to assess the firm's readiness to face challenges and potential changes.

Tips to recognize when winter pasture is ready to graze and how to calculate the number of animals a pasture will support.

It is time consuming and often painful to prepare financial statements. A financial look at the business at a given point in time reveals the financial health of the business at that time. Analyze them and use them to detect early signs of financial stress so appropriate strategies can be implemented to ensure the long-term survival of the farm.

Keep these tips in mind when handling cattle in the pasture and corrals.

Now is the perfect time to begin planning how to manage native grass pastures for this season, and much of the planning depends on the goals for the pasture and exactly what there is to work with.

The times are changing in American agriculture. The new farm program with the acronym FAIR will impact all of agriculture, not just the major program crops. Genetically engineered plants and their companion chemicals will change the cost structure and yield potential of crop production.

Producers frequently ask, "How long and how often should I allow cattle to graze winter pasture to meet their nutrient requirements?" We initiated research to gain some insight into this dilemma.