News
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What do landowners need to look for in an oil and gas lease?
Published on September 13, 2011
There are key words and phrases landowners should be aware of in an oil and gas lease. This is the first of a series of articles discussing these in layman’s terms. -
Guidelines for pricing corn silage and earlage from immature corn
Published on September 6, 2011
It may not be practical to harvest the late maturing corn as grain corn. Alternatives may exist including harvesting as silage or earlage -
Michigan hay markets warming up
Published on September 6, 2011
Hay prices may continue to move higher if grain markets climb and the drought conditions widen. -
Late planted corn could make better silage than grain
Published on August 30, 2011
Late planted corn harvested as corn silage may return more dollars than a frosted corn grain crop. -
Silage leachate: An environmental disaster
Published on August 30, 2011
Proper handling of silage leachate can decrease your farm's impact on water quality. -
A new way of thinking
Published on August 11, 2011
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your box when it comes to products, and marketing. -
Financial Ratios part 7 of 21: Net farm income
Published on August 2, 2011
What was this years’ return on my investment? -
Management of feed inventory critical
Published on July 28, 2011
Short crop supplies and tight crop forecasts will play a critical role in feed inventory management for livestock farms. -
Failing to plan means planning to fail
Published on July 28, 2011
Whether you are starting a new farm business, expanding your existing farm, or adding a new agricultural enterprise, business planning can be one of the most important and useful exercises in determining your success -
Partial budgeting: Analyzing changes on your farm
Published on July 28, 2011
As a farm operator, how do you decide whether or not to try a new crop or variety, new herbicide, piece of equipment/technology, or a new cultural practice?