This is column #3 related to a recent Business Insider video/documentary: The real reason beef prices are so high. For me, it started with a LinkedIn post from one of the contributors (Dr. David Ortega); those comments whiffed, explaining the business (see columns one and two). Now, let’s turn our attention to the video. Near the end, Business Insider explains, “…for supply to increase, ranchers have to be able to afford expansion.” And then, featured producer (and RCALF Reg

January is a great month to catch-up on office work along with planning for 2026 and the years to come. As a CPA, I have observed that January frequently brings requests from our dairy clients for support with these exercises, and we are happy to assist. I have been working as a CPA for over 33 years and am amazed at how fast all those years went by. I am currently the Managing Partner of Van Bruggen & Vande Vegte, CPA’s, but in 2025 our firm embarked on a succession planning