Tag: farm management
Understanding generational differences of farm employees
Each generation has its thoughts, beliefs, and ideals with respect to a number of items. What are the differences with respect to employment?
Field demos big part of Empire Farm Days
The working equipment field demos at Empire Farm Days, Aug. 7-9, in Seneca Falls, New York, will include manure application demonstrations.
5 price strategies for farmers
A price strategy can help attract new customers, increase sales volume, boost revenue and gain access to new markets. Learn to use these five strategies.
5 price research resources for farmers
Price research gives farmers insight into market conditions and the amount consumers are willing to pay. Learn how to use price research to set your prices.
Farming lessons from the Appalachian Trail
From her 79-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail, Editor Susan Crowell uncovered hiking lessons that can easily be translated into farming (or life!) wisdom.
How to price farm products
Learn how to price your farm products and set your farm on the path to profitability by using these seven numbers to help clarify your costs.
Ag Progress Days to feature new field demonstrations
Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16, 2018, will be held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
Effective employee management
Employee management requires a skill set that is different from the one needed to milk cows. Learn how to work with and manage employees more effectively.
Tough summer: Hot weather, cool grain markets
From our fearless grain commentator this week: "A producer should start with the understanding that he is better with a good crop and poor prices than a poor crop with good prices. Then, hope that he is the one with a good crop this year!"
How to create an irrigation schedule
Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
