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Precision technology finally shines its light on hay and forage production

Innovation in precision ag will not be determined by acreage or output because technology is much more sophisticated today, and our mutually ambitious future outlook will not allow it.
September 18, 2023
Matt Schleicher

Dairy producers have waited long enough for precision ag to acclimate to their unique and varied operations. While precision farming in row crops has enjoyed exceptional growth over the past 20 years, it’s been slower to take root in hay and forage.


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Tools and processes for discovering your farm’s financial story

Consistent farm records, financial ratios, farm trend analysis and peer comparison are some of the tools that can help producers evaluate their financial situation.
July 21, 2023
Kevin Bernhardt

How often have you heard about the importance of having financial statements? Perhaps you have heeded that advice and have used a variety of spreadsheet tools, software and outsourcing alternatives for creating accurate balance sheets and accrual income statements. Now what?


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Southern U.S. forages can be salvaged after mass rainfall events

With inventories still tight for many areas receiving extreme rainfall, sacrificing forage isn’t an option.
June 9, 2023

Many southern U.S. regions once plagued by ongoing drought have seen substantial precipitation this past month. Although this rain is a welcome change, it occurred during a crucial harvest window for many small-grain crops – leaving many producers pondering the best means to handle these forages.


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Before rebuilding the cattle herd, focus on rebuilding pastures

Even the most pessimistic prognosticators point toward favorable conditions in the cattle market through the coming years. Now is the opportune time to get your pastures back in shape.
May 20, 2023
Jeff Clark

Herd rebuilding or expansion must start with enabling grazing land to support the additional animals over the long term.


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How to deal with unmet expectations

A discussion of why unmet expectations must be addressed and when to provide redirection or negative feedback.
March 20, 2023
Bob Milligan

Unmet expectations for performance and behavior are likely the greatest stressor for most, if not all, supervisors. A failure to meet animal or crop goals, arriving late for work and skipping an assigned task are all examples of unmet expectations.


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Ensure your feed budget is used responsibly

As volatile markets push nutrient costs higher, consider diet options, market trends, ingredients and milk markets to manage your feed budget.
February 8, 2023
Katie Smith and Bill Weich

As volatile markets push nutrient costs higher, consider diet options, market trends, ingredients, and milk markets to manage your feed budget. 


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The relationship between stress and safety on the farm

February 4, 2023
Emily Krekelberg

Farm safety and personal health go together. The ability to stay safe impacts health; the ability to stay healthy impacts safety.


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Farming out the financials

When a farm or ranch grows, it can be difficult to keep up with the financial management areas of the business. In such cases, it may be wise to outsource at least some of the financial and accounting tasks.
January 24, 2023
Erica Louder

While agriculture extension has and continues to provide solid financial resources to teach farmers "in-house" accounting and finances, with growth, a farm or ranch must determine if and when to seek outside help.


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How much pasture do I need?

The previous year’s drought severity and grazing pressure is important to consider when developing a grazing plan for this year. Understanding how to set stocking rates will prevent further damage to pastures.
January 19, 2023
Ryan Benjamin

Determining how much pasture is needed for summer grazing can be difficult. There are many factors that affect pasture productivity including last growing season’s conditions.


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Trends transforming the industry in 2023

While mechanical technologies continue their development, it’s the digital technologies we will see driving the most change within agriculture.
January 13, 2023
Ron Baruchi

The agricultural industry looks much different today than it did hundreds of years ago. Mechanization changed agriculture’s reliance on human labor and horsepower. 



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