CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
Ranch Record Keeping
Record keeping is essential to making informed manage- ment decisions on the ranch. With so many options avail- able, it’s important that you fi nd the right record keeping tool to fi t your ranch. Speaker: Terrell Miller, Cattlesoft, Inc.
Range and Pasture Management to Increase Productivity
Your land is your most valuable resource. Are you getting the most out of it? Explore pasture management techniques you can implement to increase the productivity of your land. Speaker: Dr. Megan Clayton, Texas A&M AgriLife Exten- sion Offi ce
Ranch Employee Management Whether you have full time employees or hire day workers, there are several things to consider when managing this important ranch asset. Speakers: Dr. Ryan Rhoades, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management; Dr. Kim McCuistion, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
Legacy Planning for Ranchers
Traditional fi nancial planning often does not address the unique challenges ranchers face in estate, retirement and investment planning. Learn how legacy planning can ad- dress these challenges. Speaker: Jacqueline Davie, Lincoln Financial Advisors Agri- business Services
Agriculture Bankruptcy Cases: Protecting Yourself Every time you buy or sell cattle you risk getting involved as a creditor in a bankruptcy case. Many creditors in bank- ruptcy cases are paid pennies-on-the-dollar or not paid at all, but there are laws unique to the cattle industry that can protect you. Speaker: Jason Binford, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Fence Material Selection
Building fence can be costly, so it’s important to ensure you have the right materials for the job. You’ll get to see the different types of fencing materials fi rsthand in this interactive session. Speakers: Billy Brown, San Antonio Steel Company; Gary Craig, San Antonio Steel Company
Saturday, March 28 School for Successful Ranching sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
School for Successful Ranching
The Realized Value of Management Decisions Ranching is a great way of life, but it’s also a business. Make the right management decisions on the ranch to ensure the economic viability of your operation for years to come. Speaker: Hugh Aljoe, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
14 The Cattleman February 2015 Pipeline Easement Negotiation for Landowners
With the oil and gas boom, pipelines are becoming more prevalent and are a growing concern for landowners. Know your rights in pipeline negotiations, so you can better pro- tect yourself and your property. Speaker: Tiffany Dowell, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Agricultural Lending to Today’s Cattle Producer
Getting an agriculture loan can be a complicated process, but proper preparation before meeting with your lender will make this process smoother and increase your chances of success. Speaker: J. Jason Pettit, Lone Star Ag Credit
The Endangered Species Act and Ranching
The listing of a species under the Endangered Species Act presents many challenges to ranchers, but there are oppor- tunities for ranchers to protect themselves and maintain successful operations in endangered species habitat. Speaker: Jeff Goodwin, Texas Natural Resources Conserva- tion Service
Cattle and Quail: Grazing for Habitat
Cattle and quail have shared habitat ever since cattle have grazed Texas rangeland; however, the recent quail decline has many hunters blaming ranchers. Explore how to expand your quail population and cattle enterprise by grazing for quail. Speakers: Dr. Kelly Reyna, UNT Quail; Deborah Clark, Bird- well and Clark Ranch
More Than a Handshake: Negotiating Grazing Leases
Grazing leases are an important part of ranching today. Whether you’re the lessee or the lessor, it’s important that you know how to protect yourself. Speaker: Tiffany Dowell, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Options for Holding or Expanding Your Cow Herd
There are economic signals to expand the cow herd but cow inventory remains at a constant level. This session will describe how current high calf prices make alternative cow management systems such as drylot cow management feasible. Speaker: Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Getting the Most from Your Heifer Investment
Replacement heifers are the backbone of your operation. Ex- plore management decisions specifi c to heifers that will help you develop cows with long-term productive performance. Speaker: Dr. Glenn Rogers, DVM, MS, DABVP, Holt River Ranch and Grassy Ridge Consulting
Solar Water Pumping Systems for the Ranch
Water is at the top of every rancher’s list of concerns. Learn how solar water pumps provide an alternative solution to your water needs. Speaker: Eric Macias, American West Windmill and Solar MORE
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