Source: Compeer Financial
Last year was a year like no other in the dairy industry. We encountered a sudden demand interruption when the pandemic hit in March. Then went from dumping milk and forced production cutbacks to increased retail demand...
My work experiences have allowed me to interact with many different farmers from throughout the Upper Midwest. There seems to be a common thread between the most successful farmers. Below are some of the common characteristics I have observed.
Successful...
It is not too late to finetune nitrogen rates for your corn fields!
Nitrogen rates are a moving target with many factors contributing to what the most economical rate for each field is. Nitrogen is mobile in the soil and...
Source: blog by Dr. Joseph Giambrone, professor emeritus in Auburn University's Department of Poultry Science
Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a community (the herd) becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of disease from person to...
P and K Fertility in Forage-Dominated Rotations: Are You Keeping Up?
Corn silage is an essential part of many livestock operations as a primary feed ingredient. Maximizing silage crop performance is key to profitability as a result. As we approach...
I had a great honor recently when I was asked to be a guest speaker for a class taught at the University of Notre Dame.
The class couldn’t have covered a more appropriate subject – sustainability – and it couldn’t...
With the beautiful spring weather that we have been receiving in March, it is hard not to think about spring planting. It safe to say it is way too early to plant corn as we head into the end...
The United Nations Food Systems Summit, which is being convened this September by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marks a clear point in time when decisions will be taken relating to the future production and consumption of food. With the...
I totally understand living in the moment as a farmer. We have cows, land, people and our businesses to manage. And then there’s the needs of our families and ourselves on top of that. The days can speed by...
I know that post with the super adorable calf is so very tempting.
I know that you have dreamed of having a family milk cow.
I know that you would love to raise your own beef for your family.
I know that...
