Tuesday, November 26, 2024

I remember thinking that $3 corn was outrageous, that $300 soybean meal was a rip-off and that $200 cottonseed must have been a revenge...

“How do I know if I am competitive?” “How can I become more competitive?” These were the questions from producers that led to the...

It is no surprise that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. A number of factors, including noise, heavy machinery, animals, machine parts that rotate, cut and pinch, and long hours all contribute to this fact.

Budgeting helps guide you through your decision-making process as you attempt to commit resources to the most profitable enterprises on the farm.

Monitoring herd feed costs is very critical for increasing dairy farm profitability.

Even when feed costs are much lower than the present market situation, monitoring herd feed costs is very critical for increasing farm profitability. Total...

After you have gone through the recruitment and hiring process, how do you develop a working relationship that will encourage your employees to stay...

Regardless of the size of your dairy farm, if there are family members involved - directly or indirectly - with the business, it is important to conduct regular family business meetings.

Higher fuel and nitrogen prices in 2007 have signaled trends that will most likely hold throughout 2008.

Yes, it is time to take inventories and prepare balance sheets.