Jason Bradley News
Bradley joins Noble Research Institute's Agricultural Division
Noble Research Institute has selected Jason Bradley as a new agricultural economics consultant in the Agricultural Division.
Jason Bradley: From Fighter Jets to Farm Finances
Jason Bradley is someone who understands the true meaning of the word "busy." In his early 30s, he is already a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he recently...
Consider Economics of Spring vs. Fall Calving Season
Most cattle producers in the Southern Great Plains follow a spring calving season rather than a fall calving season. There are economic trade-offs in both scenarios.
Producers react to changes in crop insurance choices
A look at what changed when the 2014 Farm Bill came out.
Noble Research Institute reports expected forage establishment costs
Like producers, the Noble Research Institute has to prepare a budget for expenses including cereal pasture establishment.
Cattle sellers should consult sale barn on yearling criteria
One of the best cattle marketing strategies in the current market is to turn a calf into a yearling.
Three Financial Records to Help You Make Better Decisions
When it comes to record-keeping, there is a general feeling of dread caused by the idea of having to account for every little detail. While this is an understandable feeling, you should never fear...
What Financial Ratios Can Tell You
A good set of financial records are a must when considering economic decisions in your operation. Understanding how to pull the needed data out of those records and interpreting them is key to...
Selecting the Best Business Structure for Your Farm
When it comes to your farm or ranch, nobody knows the operation like you. You know how many acres you're operating, and you have inventories on all your commodities. Hopefully, you even know what...
Tools to Manage Cattle Market Risks
Risk management tools, including hedging, are available to producers marketing cattle.
Financial Records Are Important to Operational Success
Keeping financial records for the farm or ranch can help a producer make operational decisions, like whether or not to replace the feed truck. Jason Bradley, agricultural economics consultant, points out the value of keeping your pencil sharp.
Raising vs. Buying Replacement Heifers
When it comes to getting replacement females for your cattle herd, multiple options are available. One would be to use your own cow herd and keep the heifers you need. Or you could outsource and purchase virgin heifers from a different operation and breed them to the bull(s) of your choice. Another option is to buy heifers bred to a bull that would roll straight into your program.
Finding and Keeping Good Farm Labor
To find the right farm or ranch employee, know what the job will entail and communicate that to prospective employees. Get the word out, and conduct a thorough interview of applicants. Once you’ve hired someone, invest in them.
Consider Economics of Spring vs. Fall Calving Season
Most cattle producers in the Southern Great Plains follow a spring calving season rather than a fall calving season. There are economic trade-offs in both scenarios.
2019 Preconditioning and Stocker Outlook
This year’s preconditioning outlook looks to have tighter margins than what we’ve seen in the past couple years. However, by managing costs and keeping an eye on the markets, there is profit to be made for both backgrounding and running stocker cattle.
2020 Fall Cattle Market Outlook: Hopeful but Be Prepared
Cattle markets remain uncertain during the coronavirus pandemic, and producers should prepare by knowing costs, watching markets and considering risk management.
Why We're Capturing Economic Data on our Regenerative Ranch
Why is capturing data important? It allows us to measure what we manage and validate the value of change.
Gauging The Current Outlook for Preconditioning Cattle
Many reports show a cow-calf operation can gain value by preconditioning its calves before marketing. This article looks at the preconditioning outlook as of October 2018 and other items.
New Cattle Market Web Tools Now Available
The Noble Research Institute’s economics consultants and computing services team have created two new web-based tools to provide producers with current Oklahoma cattle market information.