Dan Childs Publications

Childs, D. & Biermacher, J. T. (2019). Planning for the transfer of your estate . Noble News & Views, 37 (2), 9-10.

Childs, D. (2018). Planning for tax filing time on the farm or ranch. Noble News & Views, 36 (10), 1-2.

Childs, D. (2018). Agricultural lease options to consider . Noble News & Views, April 2, pg. 10-11.

Childs, D. (2018). When and how to prepare a farm balance sheet. Noble News & Views, 36 (2), 3-4.

Childs, D. (2017). The 40-year-long look. Legacy, October 18.

Childs, D. (2017). What to know when negotiating a land transaction. Ag News and Views, 35 (11), 11.

Childs, D. (2017). Planning for the next generation. Ag News and Views, 35 (6), 8-9.

Childs, D. (2017). Don't get surprised at market time: know value of gain. Ag News and Views, 35 (2), 11.

Childs, D. & Johnson, M. D. (2017). Factors that contributed to transition in the U.S. beef market. Ag News and Views, 35 (2), 1-3.

Childs, D. (2017). Tools to help manage taxable farm income. Progressive Cattleman, 7 (3), 26-27.

Childs, D. (2016). Planning readies ranchers for farm economy downturn. Ag News and Views, 34 (1), 4.

Childs, D. (2016). Agriculture remains better positioned for future. Ag News and Views, 34 (5), 6.

Childs, D. (2016). Consultant offers strategies for cattle marketing decisions. Ag News and Views, 34 (10), 2.

Childs, D. (2016). Ag sectors now better positioned for expansion. Progressive Cattleman, 6 (7), 17.

Childs, D. (2015). Carry capacity influences leased land value. Ag News and Views, 33 (1), 4.

Childs, D. (2015). Weather damage raises tax implications. Ag News and Views, 33 (8), 6.

Childs, D. (2014). Three historical principles lead to successful planning. Ag News and Views, 32 (3), 3.

Childs, D. (2014). Land sale taxes determined by asset allocation. Ag News and Views, 32 (8), 3.

Childs, D. (2013). Supply and demand influence corn prices. Ag News and Views, 31 (7), 5.

Childs, D. (2013). Tax legislation brings clarity for 2013. Ag News and Views, 31 (2), 4.

Childs, D. (2013). Tax legislation brings clarity for 2013. Progressive Cattleman, 3 (4), 10.

Biermacher, J. T., Childs, D. & Blanton, J. R. (2012). Guar beans can serve as alternative crop. Ag News and Views, 30 (11), 4-5.

Childs, D. (2012). Expiring tax provisions affect producers. Ag News and Views, 30 (11), 3.

J. Springer, D. Childs, S. Swigert, J. Donnell (2012). Cattle Cycle 2012 NF-AE-12-04. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Childs, D. (2012). State of the 2012 cattle industry. Ag News and Views, 30 (3), 1-2.

Childs, D. (2012). State of the 2012 cattle industry. Cattle Trader Center, March 1.

J.D. Springer, D. Childs, S. Swigert and J.D. Donnell (2011). Cattle cycle 2011 NF-AE-11-01. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Reuter, R. R., Childs, D., Belk, K.E., Machado, T.J., & Biermacher, J. T. (2011). Effects of USDA feeder cattle frame and muscle grades on stocker and feeder cattle performance and profitability. Professional Animal Scientist, 27 (6), 525-534.

Alkire, D. O. & Childs, D. (2011). Guidelines for culling cows. Ag News and Views, 29 (8), 11.

Childs, D. (2011). Tax code offers some flexibility during drought. Ag News and Views, 29 (8), 10.

Childs, D. (2011). Managing feed costs. Ag News and Views, 29 (8), 3.

Childs, D. (2011). Managing risk in volatile times. Ag News and Views, 29 (1), 5.

Childs, D. (2011). Tax considerations when buying or selling a farm. Greenwood Project , January 7.

Childs, D. (2010). Planning for your estate transfer. Ag News and Views, 28 (8), 4.

Biermacher, J. T., Coffey, C., Cook, B. J., Childs, D., Johnson, J. P. & Ford, D. (2009). Economic potential of no-till winter cereal forages. In 17th International Farm Management Association's Congress .Bristol, United Kingdom: International Farm Management Association.

Childs, D. (2009). Estate Tax Dilemma. Ag News and Views, 27 (12), 6.

D. Oswald, J. Springer, D. Childs, S. Swigert (2009). Cattle Cycle 2009 NF-AE-09-01. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Childs, D. (2009). Managing through tough economic times. Midwest Cattleman, April 23, 2&29.

Childs, D. (2009). Cow-calf economics have changed. Midwest Cattleman, February 5, 19&23.

Childs, D. (2009). Estate tax dilemma:Changes in the law may require updates to one's estate plan. BEEFmagazine.com, December 8.

Childs, D. (2009). Feeder cattle market volatility:Planning important for cattle marketing. BEEFmagazine.com, August 3.

Biermacher, J. T., Alkire, D. O., Childs, D. & Springer, J. D. (2009). The Noble Foundation discovered marketing attributes from survey of 32 natural beef companies. BEEFmagazine.com, May 6.

Childs, D. (2009). Feeder cattle market volatility. Ag News and Views, 27 (8), 6.

Springer, J. D., Biermacher, J. T., Childs, D., Alkire, D. O., & Grooms, B. (2009). Attributes preferred and premiums offered for naturally produced beef cattle(abstract). In Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting .Atlanta, Georgia: SAEA.

Springer, J. D., Biermacher, J. T., Alkire, D. O. & Childs, D. (2009). Premiums being offered for natural beef cattle. Ag News and Views, 27 (5), 7.

Childs, D. (2009). Managing through tough economic times. Ag News and Views, 27 (4), 4.

Biermacher, J., Coffey, C., Cook, B. J., Childs, D., Johnson, J. P., & Ford, D. (2009). Economic advantage of no-tilling winter forages for stocker grazing. Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, 72, 27-36.

Cook, B. J., Biermacher, J., & Childs, D. (2009). The value of pregnancy testing spring-calving beef cows. Farm Management, 16, 337-347.

Reuter, R. R., Childs, D., Biermacher, J., & Ward, C. (2008). Effects of frame size and muscle score on stocker and feeder cattle profitability. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 33 (3), 498.

Childs, D., Springer, J.,Rohla, C., Upson, S. (2008). Assessing the value of pecan trees NF-AE-08-1. Ardmore, Ok: Noble Foundation.

Childs, D. (2008). Cow-calf economics have changed. Will cow-calf producers survive in this new generation of agriculture? BEEFmagazine.com, November 3.

Childs, D. (2008). Cow-calf economics have changed. Ag News and Views, 26 (11), 1-2.

Childs, D., Mosali, J., & Annis, D. (2008). Is fertilizer too high to buy? Midwest Cattleman, August 7 (8), 14, 16.

Childs, D., Mosali, J. & Annis, D. (2008). Is fertilizer too high to buy? Ag News and Views, 26 (6), 1-2.

Childs, D., Mosali, J., & Annis, D. (2008). Is fertilizer too high to buy? CattleNetwork, June.

Childs, D. (2008). Rules for deducting the business use of your vehicle. Ag News and Views, 26 (1), 6.

Whitley, E., Childs, D. & Ball, J. (2007). Graduate student program at the Noble Foundation. Ag News and Views, 25 (7), 3.

Childs, D. (2007). Is it time to buy more cows? Midwest Cattleman, 13 (8), 7 & 36.

Childs, D., Springer, J. (2007). Cattle Cycle 2007 NF-AE-07-03. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Childs, D. & Springer, J. D. (2007). 2007 Cattle cycle, basis estimates, and monthly average prices for various livestock classes. Ag News and Views, 25 (12).

Hales, K. E., Whitley, E., Horn, G. W., & Childs, D. (2007). Use of soybean hulls as a complementary feedstuff for growing cattle on winter rye pasture(abstract). In ASAS Southern Meeting (pp. 27-29). .

Hudson, M. D., Coffey, C., Childs, D., & Lalman, D. (2007). Effects of limit grazing method on stocker and feedlot performance of beef calves grazing winter wheat pasture. Journal of Animal Science, 85 (suppl. 2), 25-27.

Childs, D. (2007). Corn prices shaping up as agriculture's top issue in 2007. Ag News and Views, 25 (2), 6.

Childs, D. (2007). Is it time to buy more cows? Ag News and Views, 25 (9), 1-2.

Childs, D. (2006). Fertilizer economics 101: can you afford to fertilize? Ag News and Views, 24 (5), 8.

Childs, D. (2006). Economic programs are available for drought relief. Ag News and Views, 24 (9), 6-7.

Childs, D. (2006). Tax and program assistance for drought and wildfire victims. Ag News and Views, 24 (3), 4.

Childs, D. (2005). Which replacement female option is right for you? Ag News and Views, 23 (11), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2005). The ins and outs of deducting the business use of your vehicle. Ag News and Views, 23 (7), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2005). Even with record cattle prices, value of gain is key. Ag News and Views, 23 (5), 4-5.

Childs, D. (2005). Who is a good tax preparer? Ag News and Views, 23 (3), 3-4.

Childs, D. (2004). Changes in beef production post Dec. 23, 2003. Ag News and Views, 22 (3), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2004). Even an up-trending cattle market has challenges. Ag News and Views, 22 (7), 3.

Childs, D. (2004). Changes in beef production post December. Midwest Cattleman, 10 (3), 19 & 23.

Childs, D. (2004). Best of times still have challenges. Ag News and Views, 22 (11), 3.

Baggett, H., Ward, C., & Childs, D. (2004). Effects of feeder cattle grades on performance and net return. Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, 67 (1), 1-6.

Childs, D. (2003). Improved cattle prices may increase taxes. Ringling Eagle, November 20.

Childs, D. (2003). Improved cattle profits may increase tax liabilities. Ag News and Views, 21 (11), 5-6.

Childs, D. (2003). New farm bill has tax implications. Ag News and Views, 21 (7), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2003). Are you doing the "right things" on your operation? Ag News and Views, 21 (3), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2002). The 'nuts' and bolts of retained ownership. Ag News and Views, 20 (11), 1-2.

Childs, D. (2002). The new farm bill - Something for everyone. Ag News and Views, 20 (7), 7-8.

Childs, D. (2002). Tax considerations: When buying or selling a farm. Ag News and Views, 20 (3), 5-6.

Childs,D., L. Testerman (2002). Cattle Cycle 2002 NF-AE-02-02. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

L. Testerman, D. Childs (2002). Cattle Cycle 2002 NF-AE-02-02. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Agricultural Division.

Childs, D. (2002). Net worth statement Instructions & forms NF-AE-01-02. Ardmore, Oklahoma: Noble Foundation.

Coffey, C., Childs, D., & Lalman, D. (2002). Process verification study for spring grazeout wheat pastures calves. Oklahoma Cowman, November.

Childs, D. (2001). Icy tax issues. Ag News and Views, 19 (3), 2-3.

Childs, D. (2001). Business Revolution in Agriculture. Ag News and Views, 19 (6), 5-6.

Childs, D. (2001). An editorial: America after September 11th. Ag News and Views, 19 (11), 4-5.

Childs, D. (2000). Understanding tax basis important . Ringling Eagle, October 12.

Childs, D. (2000). Economics of the beef industry. Ringling Eagle, April 13.

Childs, D. (1998). Early weaning project conducted by the Noble Foundation during summer drought conditions. Newkirk Herald Journal, December 24.

Childs, D. (1998). A few thoughts on taxes. Ag News and Views, April.

Childs, D. (1998). The business side of agriculture. Ag News and Views, August.

Childs, D. (1997). Determining cost of gain. Ag News and Views, November.

Childs, D. (1997). Deciding when to cull cows. Ag News and Views, July.

Childs, D. (1996). Understanding the Mexican cattle industry. Ag News and Views, 14.

Childs, D. (1996). Do you ever wish? Ag News and Views, 14 (2).

Childs, D. (1994). The end of February. Ag News and Views, 12 (11), 4.

Childs, D. (1994). This is the time of the year. Ag News and Views, 12 (10), 2.

Childs, D. (1994). Can you believe this cattle market? Ag News and Views, 12 (7), 3.

Childs, D. (1993). The practice of placing your calves. Ag News and Views, October.

Childs, D. (1993). A visit to a producer's place. Ag News and Views, July.

Childs, D. (1992). The cattle industry. Ag News and Views, September, 1.

Childs, D. (1992). There are times. Ag News and Views, June, 3.

Childs, D. (1992). In the Ag News & Views. Ag News and Views, March, 3.

Childs, D. (1991). This time of year. Ag News and Views, November, 4.

Childs, D. (1991). The price level. Ag News and Views, May, 1.

Childs, D. (1991). You folks are used to getting a few tips on economics. Ag News and Views, February, 1.

Childs, D. (1990). We all know of some good farmer. Ag News and Views, November, 2.

Childs, D. (1990). Each time we stop at the gas pump. Ag News and Views, September, 4.

Childs, D. (1990). I recently attended an income tax seminar. Ag News and Views, July, 4.

Childs, D. (1990). Americans are fortunate. Ag News and Views, May, 2.

Childs, D. (1990). The decade of the 1980's is over!. Ag News and Views, March, 4.

Childs, D. (1989). Several years from now. Ag News and Views, December, 1.

Childs, D. (1989). Earlier this year I had the opportunity to travel to a foreign country. Ag News and Views, October, 4.

Childs, D. (1989). Many of you who engage in the enterprise of grazing calves . Ag News and Views, August, 3.

Childs, D. (1989). The decline in cattle prices. Ag News and Views, June, 3.

Childs, D. (1989). On Wednesday, February 22, 1989. Ag News and Views, April, 1.

Childs, D. (1989). Here we are at the beginning of another year. Ag News and Views, February, 3.

Childs, D. (1988). Several folks sent in cards and letters. Ag News and Views, November, 1.

Childs, D. (1988). For many folks the farthest thing from their mind this time of year is income taxes. Ag News and Views, September, 4.

Childs, D. (1988). Cattlemen. Ag News and Views, July, 2.

Childs, D. (1988). For many farmers and ranchers. Ag News and Views, May.

Childs, D. (1988). In an effort to revitalize rural Oklahoma. Ag News and Views, March.

Childs, D. (1987). The price of calves and yearling cattle. Ag News and Views, October, 1.

Childs, D. (1987). Many cattlemen are scratching their heads. Ag News and Views, August, 2.

Childs, D. (1987). Most income tax returns for 1986 have been filed by now. Ag News and Views, June, 3.

Childs, D. (1987). The interest in owning a personal computer. Ag News and Views, April, 1.

Childs, D. (1987). During this time of year. Ag News and Views, February, 1.

Childs, D. (1986). The Tax Reform Act of 1986. Ag News and Views, November, 3-4.

Childs, D. (1986). As the financial situation tightens. Ag News and Views, September, 3.

Childs, D. (1986). It was spoken one time that hard work seldom hurt anyone. Ag News and Views, July, 4.

Childs, D. (1986). The new farm bill. Ag News and Views, March, 3.

Childs, D. (1986). The responsibility of making a decision. Ag News and Views, May, 2.

Childs, D. (1985). The prescription for success in the 1970's. Ag News and Views, December, 1.

Childs, D. (1985). The time is drawing near. Ag News and Views, October, 4.

Childs, D. (1985). Many fertility trials have been done over the years. Ag News and Views, August, 2.

Childs, D. (1985). Another winter stocker-small grain year is about over. Ag News and Views, June, 3-4.

Childs, D. (1985). You have, no doubt, heard about the tough recordkeeping rules. Ag News and Views, April, 1.

Childs, D. (1985). If you have land planted to wheat. Ag News and Views, February, 2.

Childs, D. (1984). The approach of Thanksgiving. Ag News and Views, November, 3.

Childs, D. (1984). Risk. Ag News and Views, September, 2.

Childs, D. (1984). Most of the decisions affecting the profitability. Ag News and Views, May, 4.

Childs, D. (1984). It is dissturbing to note. Ag News and Views, August, 3.

Childs, D. (1984). This is the time of year. Ag News and Views, July, 1.

Childs, D. (1984). Most of the decisions . Ag News and Views, May, 4.

Childs, D. (1984). Recently, the Noble Foundation sponsored a seminar. Ag News and Views, March, 1.

Childs, D. (1983). Next year our congressmen will, once again, undertake the immense task of writing a farm bill. Ag News and Views, December, 4.

Childs, D. (1983). The many colors of fall. Ag News and Views, November, 1.