Tag: farm management
Why you should conduct a SWOT analysis of your farm
A SWOT Analysis is an opportunity to analyze the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats associated with your dairy farm business.
Considerations of early season hayfield scouting
Be on the lookout for the heaving of the crowns and root systems, healthy stems and toxic weeds you begin scouting your forage fields.
Deadline coming soon for Farm Bill program choices
The 2018 Farm Bill program decision for 2023 is due with your local FSA office on March 15. Here are some tips to help decide what's best for your farm.
Determine soil nutrient needs prior to grazing
Soils with adequate nutrients and pH promote pasture growth and development. Soil sampling is the most accurate way to determine what your pasture needs.
Grazing practices to prevent grass tetany
Good grazing management can help prevent grass tetany. Here are a few considerations and practices to implement during your early spring grazing season.
Assessing your farm’s financial health using your balance sheet
Monitoring financial performance and measuring it against standards is critical. Learn to assess your farm's financial health using your balance sheet.
Make the most of your winter planning
There are opportunities to learn and grow through the winter months. Now is the time to plan what the rest of the year on your farm could look like.
Are you prepared for disaster on your farm?
There are realistic and scary disasters that can affect your farm or family. Make sure you're preapred.
Is your pasture prepared for extreme weather?
Learn more about the issues associated with extreme winter conditions and what producers can do to protect their herds.
Making the right business decisions on a dairy farm
A dairy farmer makes hundreds of decisions. Picking the right questions can and will determine your farm business outcome.
