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Ag Flag: A simple idea for irrigation management

February 24, 2011

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest.

Mike Hansen’s wife kept asking him if there was any way he could stop flooding the driveway at the end of their pasture.

Remember 2008: The stark realities of high prices

January 31, 2011

Brad Nelson

Way back when (late ‘60s, I believe), there was a movement afoot to hold potatoes off the market to address the abysmally low prices of the year.

Stressed forages need some TLC for a successful 2011 crop

January 13, 2011

The well-being of the 2011 forage crop will depend on whether producers alleviate some of the stresses caused by past management concerns, according to Purdue Extension forage specialist Keith Johnson.

Consider options carefully before incurring debt

December 31, 2010

In these tough economic times when consumers and businesses are spending less, farmers should think carefully about how much money they want to borrow and how they would use it in their businesses, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.

Finding the right accounting software for your business

December 31, 2010

With the ever-changing demands on today’s agricultural producers, comparing options for viable accounting software programs to aid in the management of their operations can be overwhelming.

How to avoid burnout and improve time management

December 31, 2010

An owner’s responsibilities for running a small business can seem overwhelming. As a result, the delicate balancing act of allocating time to work on the business, as well as in the business, can result in too little time for family, personal interests and self-care.

Testing forages for beef cattle rations

December 31, 2010

Forages are a primary energy feed source. From a forage standpoint, as plants mature, fiber increases. Fiber is less digestible than other plant parts and fiber digestibility declines as plants mature.

How to determine cost of hay production

December 31, 2010

Most hay producers want to produce hay as profitably as possible. Establishing economic goals is the first step towards profitability. Once goals are established, farmers benefit by developing a management mindset centered on a business approach.

Enhance risk management strategies through fall tax planning

November 26, 2010

As calendar year 2010 quickly comes to a close, farm managers are meeting with their income tax professionals to assemble tax management plans to take advantage of new tax law changes.

Hay quality versus hay quantity

November 10, 2010

The foundation of profitable livestock production is good forage management. The definition of “good” forage management depends on the livestock enterprise, the farm and the economic environment.

Forage yield has a major impact on the economics of harvesting stored feed. As first harvest is delayed, forage yield increases but forage quality decreases.