Tag: farm management
USDA to reopen all Farm Service Agency offices
All USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will reopen Jan. 24, and will be open five days a week through Feb. 8. If the government shutdown continues beyond that time, office hours will be reduced.
Every farmer plays huge role in soil conservation
All farmers should try to prevent soil loss. It doesn't take long before topsoil is compromised and your ability to produce top-yielding crops is hampered.
Think of key words to stay focused throughout new year
How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Dairy Excel columnist David Marrison recommends focusing on just one word a year.
Some USDA Farm Service Agency offices to reopen
Many USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the next three days to perform certain limited services for farmers
Falling back on grain market’s technical analysis
One of the side effects of the current government shutdown is that we are missing much of our fundamental information in the grain markets.
Controlling feed costs is key to production and profitability
Good feed cost control does not necessarily mean having the lowest feed cost. Learn more about optimizing your feed investment.
Webinars help women in agriculture cope with stress
A new webinar series will help women in agriculture cope with stress.
Grain market betting on a better trade deal
Most soybean farmers are deferring sales, waiting for higher prices.
May we all bend with time
Stuart Heavilin examines goal-setting for the new year and urges farmers to allow the best information to drive the way they run their operations.
Checking the list at least twice will help during difficult times
Meticulous dairy farm management will help producers push through the tough economy. Use this list to help determine where efficiencies can be made.
