Here to talk about the why behind managing a beef operation is Dr. Steve Isaacs. With a 30+ year history in farm management, HR, and leadership, Isaacs brings a unique mix of experience and humor as he talks through the importance of knowing why you are in the beef business, or any business for that matter.

In this video, Jonathan Shepherd discusses depreciation, how to manage depreciation, how to account for market animals vs. breeding stock and the tax implications of the two. He also looks at how accounting differs between raised vs. purchased livestock.

In this video, Jonathan Shepherd discusses the income statement, what it is and how to use it. He also discusses the limitations of cash accounting vs. accrual accounting and how management decisions are likely to be impacted.