Tag: farming
Dairy farmers deserve our respect, gratitude
The American farmer is expected to feed, fuel, and clothe the world, take all the risk with no guarantee of receiving fair compensation for their hard work.
How to choose the right fence for your farm
Choose between board, barbed wire, woven wire, cable, mesh, high-tensile, electric or a combination of any of these to best suit your farm fencing needs.
Website offers feedback on precision ag
The PAR website helps farmers read reviews of equipment, find technology specs, watch video demonstrations and more.
There goes the neighborhood
Farm and ranch groups are now less social and more tribal. Many have a “we’re-right, you’re-wrong” view of farm and food tech, policy and their customers.
How to create a fencing plan
Planning is the key to ensuring fencing is installed properly and you're getting the most out of your investment.
Balancing income, expenses challenges dairymen
Controlling expenses will continue to be an important factor in both short and long-term profitability of dairy farms.
7 steps for easy sprayer calibration
Using a sprayer that is not calibrated correctly can be waste of chemicals and money. Follow these tips to getting your sprayer ready for the spring season.
How to divide pastures for better performance
The essential principles are to avoid overgrazing the grass plant and to provide a rest period that allows the plant to regrow to a target grazing height.
From boardroom to barnyard: Why most American farmers farm part-time
Part-time farming boosts household income, provides access to health and life insurance and offers economic stability.
Scholarships available to Angus youth
The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education.
