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Forage technology investments

August 30, 2019

Bradley Wenger

The quantity of milk drives farm revenue, but what drives changes in milk production?

5 things to consider when developing a transition plan

August 30, 2019

Rena Striegel

I was recently working with a large operation that was faced with the retirement of Bill, a 30-year employee who oversaw their livestock program.

Reflecting on 48 years: From grain to grass to generational transfer

August 30, 2019

Kindra Gordon

Transitioning with conservation proved key to this family ranching operation’s survival “The learning curve in agriculture is constant,” says Myron Lick as he reflects on his 48 years of farming and ranching.

Beware: Negligent entrustment

July 16, 2019

Paul Goeringer

This time of year, you potentially have balers, swathers and other equipment utilized in your operation. Many states might be doing campaigns to remind the general public to take it easy around big farm equipment.

Leftover money when bills are paid

July 12, 2019

Madison Anderson

The hay is sold, the check is in your hand, and now it’s time to pay the bills. Having money left over means your haying operation is profitable, right? What if you could be making more? Could you just be breaking even? Or are you actually losing money and you just aren’t aware?

Tips to ensure payment for services rendered

June 12, 2019

Karen Lee

“Over the years, one thing I’ve learned is nothing is so valueless as a service already rendered,” said J. David Krekeler, an attorney for almost 40 years with a specialization in debtor/creditor law for most of that time.

Are we facing a corn silage disaster?

May 31, 2019

Mark Boggess

Those of you who have followed my articles know that I like to illuminate the complex challenges facing forage and livestock producers. Like you, I would prefer things were simpler, but unfortunately, just the opposite seems to be happening.

Building a marketing plan to take your business a step further

May 31, 2019

Sarah Cornelisse

Growing your business. What does that mean to you? It’s not uncommon to think that growing your business means you must sell more products or services or have more customers.

Taking your hay business to the next level with exports

May 31, 2019

Erica Louder

“Diversify” seems to be a buzzword around agriculture these days. Any commodity conference is bound to have a workshop on the topic. Yet what do they really mean for a forage grower?

Turn your idea into a business plan

May 7, 2019

Lynn Jaynes

At some point or another, many producers toy with the idea of starting another business or adding a business component to the production model. Some parents require that children coming back into the operation bring an additional business with them, to make limited resources stretch.