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Farmers: It’s time to conduct an over-the-road safety checkup of your harvest equipment
Published on September 17, 2013
Pre-harvest checkups of tractor, wagon and combine lights, SMV signs and reflectors are important. -
Three phase power: The first choice for irrigation energy
Published on September 13, 2013
Three phase electrical power is most economical source of irrigation power with lower cost for daily energy, maintenance, equipment and controls. -
Unmanned aerial vehicles for precision agriculture
Published on September 12, 2013
Unmanned aerial vehicles are evolving into a robust tool for precision agriculture. Farmers throughout the world could benefit from this technology by becoming better managers of their production practices. -
Farms gain from having a clear mission and vision
Published on September 5, 2013
A road map for your farm business starts with a written mission and vision statement which together can be the motivation and direction to keep the farm on track for success. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 3: Role of fertilizers
Published on August 29, 2013
Commercial fertilizer accounts for 40-60 percent of cereal food production. Best management practices that utilize fertilizer more efficiently and effectively are critical for profitability and environmental stewardship. -
Are you ready to hire farm employees?
Published on August 28, 2013
Employees can make or break a farm business, but it is really the attitude of the owner and the actions that result that make that determination. -
Get serious about hiring
Published on August 28, 2013
Farms wanting to have a great team of employees need to take the hiring processes very seriously. -
Advice for beginning farmers
Published on August 22, 2013
Young dairy producers provide advice for a friend entering the business that might be pertinent for all dairy farmers. -
Farms can last the test of time with some goals in place
Published on August 16, 2013
Farms that succeed over time have the ability to develop long term goals and create common focus to achieve those goals. -
Farm transition planning: Are you ready for the unexpected?
Published on August 8, 2013
The five D’s can pose a serious threat to your farm business.