Wally argues that the traditional approach to cow depreciation is flawed and emphasizes the importance of tracking inventory value

John Haskell welcomes guest Wally Olson to discuss a collaborative strategy in the ranching business.

Welcome to the first episode! Host John Haskell introduces the show and his company, emphasizing the business side of ranching.

In the second episode of our Client Education Webinar Series, Walter Lynn walks us through the way we structure am income statement and...

Welcome to the first in a series of client education webinars that we are planning to conduct approximately once a month. I'd love to...

When most ranchers talk about avoiding taxes, it is usually in the context of making bad decisions at the end of the year to avoid paying...

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz I wonder where the birdies is… Is the song my grandfather used to sing every spring. While we make...

We’ve all heard the saying, “Poor planning on your part, doesn’t constitute an emergency on my part.” I often imagine a scenario where...

It often comes up, should we transfer hay to our livestock enterprises at cost or market value? Should we transfer our calves to our...

If you own an LLC, an S or C-corp, or some other formal business structure, stop mixing your business and personal expenses. I’m asked...

Starting a ranch budget from scratch can be a daunting task. We often envision a complex finished product. A ranch’s budget and the Chart...

And for the love of all things bright and beautiful, do NOT follow the suggested template they give you. If you want to do your own...

Feed costs are often one of the larger costs in cattle operations whether it is home grown or purchased. Often the largest direct cost. I...

A ranch can seem like a never-ending list of tasks. There are so many things to do, nobody gets to the end of that list. We can all think...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has really accelerated consumer and producer interest in beef sold directly from the ranch. Disruptions to supply...

If you want to revolutionize your finances, you could think about the impact of turning things that usually cost you money, into source...

“I’m not making enough money” sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard to most employers. If you want a raise, you have a few options:...

Many employers are approached by employees who would like to earn more money. They may be ambitious, or they may be dissatisfied. I...

What does it mean to be a life-long learner? We hear this a lot. Does that mean go to a class or seminar once a year? Read books? Hire a...

My father has told me for years that the three most important attributes in an employee, ranked in order are: Attendance, attitude, and...