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Getting Into the Cattle Business: Buying a Ranch and Making it Pay

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

By Dr. Jimmy T (Gunny) LaBaume, President & CEO, Land & Livestock International, Inc. What and Why? First, do you want to own a ranch or do you just want to be in the cattle business? Did you know that … Continue reading →

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Betrayal of Its Own Industry

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

It is essential that every American understands that these leading issues we face today are not just random concerns that accidentally find their way into the forefront of political debate. They are all interconnected to be policies of Sustainable Development … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the 2015 cattle market wreck

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

 Though there were other contributors to the late summer – early fall market slide, but all in all, the backlog of overdone cattle fueled the price slide. The animal science people will try to convince you that maximizing individual animal … Continue reading →

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4 experts weigh in on fall 2015 cattle prices

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Y’all know what an “expert” is, don’t you? An “ex” is a has been and a “spurt” is a drip under pressure. Predicting the markets is somewhat akin to voo doo. But, if you get a kick out of it. … Continue reading →

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Cattle Futures Pause As Caution Takes Over

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Yippie, there’s no end to this. Let’s take on some partners and buy more cows! Believe it or not, I heard those exact words about a month before the “Wreck of ’74.” (Note, that is not a prediction of the … Continue reading →

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Cattle Open Lower With a Vengeance

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Did you miss your hedging opportunity? Only time will tell. — jtl via  The Beef By Cassie Fish, CassandraFish.com CME cattle futures decisively plunged on this morning’s opening, communicating clearly this market is not done going down. Friday, LC futures obliterated the … Continue reading →

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Lowline cattle on a mission

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Go ahead. Ask Lowline breeders what their small-size cattle are good for. After over 70 years on this piece of rock called “the earth,” I’ve seen the “favored” type of cattle come full circle–with controversy at every turn. This makes a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Cattle Herd Is At A 61 Year Low And Organic Food Shortages Are Being Reported All Over America

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Invariably, anytime two ranchers get together the conversation will eventually turn to the weather or cattle prices (probably both). They generally arrive at the conclusion, “Oh well, we have no control over either of them. WRONG! I have to admit … Continue reading →

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Working On The Business Vs. In The Business – Humbug!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Sounds like old Troy may be a tad short on his budgeting and cash flow projection skills. He could sure benefit from our “Managing the Ranch as a Business” course. — jtl by Troy  Marshall  in My View From The Country               Working … Continue reading →

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EPA Water Police Coming to Your Farm, Business — and Back Yard

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Land & Livestock Interntional, Inc.

Question: And this is a sincere question. I’d really like to know the answer. When will enough be enough? What is it going to take to get people to stop bellyaching and take action? (Same question phrased two ways) — jtl, 419 … Continue reading →

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