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Calculators aid forage inventory management

Effective forage management starts with careful planning and the right tools. Universities offer checklists and calculators to guide dairy and cattle producers, while extension specialists and feed company representatives provide practical advice on storage, sampling and shrink calculations.
December 18, 2025
Lynn Grooms

Planning ahead is the key to accurate forage inventories and minimizing costly waste. Universities offer checklists and calculators to guide dairy and cattle producers, while extension specialists and feed company representatives provide practical advice on storage, sampling and shrink calculations.


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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – what farmers need to know about tax changes

Signed on July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshaped estate rules, taxes, deductions and family credits in one package. Its rollout collided with stalled appropriations, triggering an October shutdown, before a November resolution restored funding and extended the 2018 Farm Bill through 2026.
December 16, 2025
Marian Viney

OBBBA reshapes taxes, credits and succession planning in one sweeping package – bringing relief and complexity to farm families.


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How do carbon markets work?

The carbon markets have matured since the Paris Agreement, enabling companies to buy and sell carbon credits. Producers can earn revenue by sequestering carbon but may face challenges when it comes to costs, contracts and market complexity.
November 24, 2025
Ross Bronson

The carbon markets are maturing. While some may remember early attempts, it has been since the Paris Agreement in 2015 that demand for carbon credits has really strengthened. There have been dynamic shifts over the last five years, in particular.


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5 smart steps to winterize your equipment before storage

Whether equipment will sit idle or stay in service, proper cleaning, inspection and storage now can prevent costly damage later. A few proactive steps ensure your equipment is ready when you are.
November 20, 2025
Sam Ullyott

As fall winds down, forage and dairy producers face a critical shift: prepping equipment for winter.


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Conducting a potentially emotional conversation

A guide for handling emotional conversations with employees. It’s important to reach solutions while actively listening to the employee’s perspectives.
November 13, 2025
Bob Milligan

I have had many conversations with my clients about past emotional conversations and assisting them in preparing for an upcoming conversation they fear may become emotional. This article is to assist you in preparing to succeed as a supervisor in those conversations.


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Frequently asked questions: What happens if a trespasser is hurt on my property?

While landowners can sue trespassers for damages, an injured trespasser may also have grounds to sue if the property contained knowingly dangerous features intended to cause harm. Understanding who qualifies as a trespasser and the nature of the injury is key to determining liability.
October 27, 2025
Paul Goeringer

When a trespasser gets injured on someone else's property, the legal lines blur – can they actually sue the owner?


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Transferring responsibilities and effective delegation

As your business grows, so does your need to delegate. When done properly, delegation increases the self-confidence and competence of those to whom we delegate, we learn the potential of our employees, efficiency goes up, and the leader creates more time to do higher-value tasks.
October 16, 2025
Don Tyler

One of the most challenging actions for business owners to take is to transfer some of their responsibilities to someone else. Most owners tend to be fiercely independent, driven by a clear purpose and focused on specific goals.


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Planting the seeds of safety: Essential guidelines for tractor and equipment operation in agriculture

Farming equipment can be very helpful but also very dangerous. Take caution when operating machinery to stay safe.
October 8, 2025
Loretta Sorensen

Tractors and machinery form the backbone of daily ag operations. These powerful tools, however, come with inherent risks. Without proper safety protocols, they can lead to severe injuries or fatalities.


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AI and its role in weather forecasting for the modern farmer and rancher

Agriculture is evolving fast. With AI-driven tools such as smart sensors, predictive analytics and deep-learning weather forecasts, farmers and ranchers are making data-backed decisions.
October 7, 2025
Sarah Patterson

Discover how predictive analytics and deep-learning weather forecasts are helping farmers and ranchers outsmart nature’s toughest challenges.


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Lines, land and legal notices: What to do when you get an eminent domain notice

As states chase tech-driven growth, rural landowners face questions about rights and compensation.
August 8, 2025
Paul Goeringer

When data centers arrive, transmission lines often follow.


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