πŸŽ™οΈ K-State Agriculture Today: 2273 – Making Sure a Loan, is Actually a Loan…Fall Calving Preparations

  • Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income?
  • Being Ready for Fall Calving
  • Diversification for Cattle Operations

00:01:05 – Is the Money a Loan or Gross Income?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he explains a case that discusses the importance of making sure the parameters of a loan are met so it isn’t considered gross income when it isn’t meant to.

When Money is Gross Income and Not a Loan

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00:12:05 – Being Ready for Fall Calving: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, keeps today’s show are rolling by explaining what fall-calving herds should be preparing and evaluating for the health of the cows and calves.

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00:23:05 – Diversification for Cattle Operations: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell as they chat about diversification options for cattle operations.

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