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I've been doing the "Cash and Accrual Method" and I do not take any "Depreciation of Equipment" as i'm a small operation. Was wondering if I can take an Farm Expense Deduction for the one-time purchase of a "livestock hay trailer" in 2023? and when I sell said trailer in 2035 to become farm...

This is the end of my 4th year in cattle, Schedule F 2023 completed, I believe i did well, considering the drought year...first 3 years in cattle I was heavy-on infrastructure for two farms and did not turn a profit. I don't have much steel or equipment so my costs are lower. Levers-...

It just happened that the three Black Angus Heifers (all weened) i took in had different birth dates and weights...so it gave me some interesting test results on what sales barns are seeking. Note: all three heifers were equally well-fed, round bellies and healthy Tag 192, Black Heifer, Born on...

After attending a few cattle sales barns in my area Decatur and West, Texas...I enjoyed seeing how fast and efficient the cattle are run through...but I found myself staring up in the audience of buyers that you couldn't even see their heads nod, their eyes wink or fingers move off their...

What are your thoughts on new livestock trailers (quality-strength-durability) versus the ones being built 20, even 10 years ago? After making a few trips this year sales barn I saw several new livestock trailers and they all looked thinner (metal) and lighter (less metal). I haul with an old 30...

Today while I was just starting to dole-out cattle treats across the protective barrier...one of the cows started to come the wrong direction towards me...I stopped her by doing the "extended hand out" and told her "No!" and one of the more aware black baldy cows immediately came around to get...

What do you really think about Greg Judy's methods? Just be kind and accurately discuss what you like about his new-novel methods. Personally, my thoughts.....Greg capitalized and is the master of collecting up low-cost leased lands and growing his herd. His breeding program is a bit sketchy...

Last few days I've noticed my bull is walking slower to the feeders and is eating slower than the cows...he's not his aggressive fast-eater self. He even moved from one spot to check for different food in another feeder (he never does that). He might just be run down from breeding all night or...

What a bunch of hogwash in their sensational investment videos. Being an electrical engineer....the only thing (idea) they are trying to harness is just enough energy supplied to consumer needs to reduce excess heat load (losses). They're touting it (their new AI software being developed) as...

I took a break from pasture clean-up and cutting cedars...sat down and relaxed with my cattle....and took some pics. Enjoy

Lee VanRoss and Caustic Burno got me thinking I might be doing something wrong in my cattle producing endeavor located just below Dallas, Texas. I'm first generation cattle producer and I'm only 2-1/2 years being a cattle producer. I don't want to go out of business...unless the corn hay...

Texas has seen a lot of rain this spring and summer (usual).....or maybe something happened last year (seeding wise) because 1/2 my ranch is covered in Lambs Quarter. What concerns me is the cattle love eating down Giant Ragweed, Bermuda grass , Buffalo grass, Johnson grass and the abundant tree...

Please analyze my Ranching Plan… I’ve been very successful in growing a herd of 100+ goats and culling for meat. I know people are sensitive to having their dreams squashed but I need your evaluations and recommendations per my plan. Please none of the…stick with the goat’s jokes allowed. :nod...

Hello Gang, Have a water line and a steel tank....any suggestions for a simple and reliable fill-float (level control) water shutoff system. Do you limit-down the water pressure? How? Assume little, if any, water freezing conditons. thanks.

Hello gang, You're all wonderful, thank you...I'm reading all your posts and logging them into my files. I'm indebted to you all. I have been reading articles and pushing the envelope on the cattle-meat-steer business. My next question is in regards to creep-cube feeding of steers. I'm...

Anyone in and around Texas area that can help shed light on your "ideal" beef cattle and reasoning. Additonally, what type of grass do you seed...coastal? Anyone outside the Texas area that knows cattle and grasses and can share their insight too would be appreciated. thanks Crazy...

Hello everyone, I'm new here...I've read a lot in here about how the gang builds barb-wire fencing and I have some questions. First my plan...will be fencing around a 30.52 acres rectanglar, flat land...will be using 6'-6" T-Posts, 12 foot spacing, 6 foot stays, leaving 55" above ground, 5...