Timing is everything when it comes to producing quality hay.
The April USDA Cattle on Feed report, released April 19, showed an increase in cattle in feedlots, as expected. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says the increase was slightly less than the average projection coming into the report.
The grain markets continue to be more concerned about geopolitical issues than the planting forecast, but there are pitfalls in both arenas, said Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities in Des Moines.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
AMES, Iowa — Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends.
TROY, Mo. — Farmers, it’s time to put away the pocket protector.
Philippians 4:12 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”
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Luke Burling farms east of Carthage, growing corn, soybeans and hay alongside a cow/calf operation. The farm also consists of his dad and uncle. He and his wife Kortney have four children, Annie, 11, Brooks, 8, Ry, 3, and Ronnie, 10 months.
Matt Herman is originally from Olney but currently lives in Mt. Carmel. He is the owner of Herman Ag Services with an aerial drone mapping and application business partnership with Beck’s Hybrids seed dealership. He is heavily involved with the family farm and conducts various on-farm resear…
Marty Marr farms near New Berlin with his wife Sheila and two sons, Martin Jr. and Evan, raising corn, soybeans, hay and cattle. They also do some commercial hauling of various commodities. In recent years Marr served as a director in the Illinois Corn Growers Association and was president o…
Art Bunting farms in northern Livingston and southern Grundy counties with his two brothers, Lee and Don. They grow mostly corn and beans with some wheat and a few cows on some pasture ground. He serves on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.
Luke Burling farms east of Carthage, growing corn, soybeans and hay alongside a cow/calf operation. The farm also consists of his dad and uncle. He and his wife Kortney have four children, Annie, 11, Brooks, 8, Ry, 3, and Ronnie, 10 months. Burling helps coach the Illini West Charger basebal…
Ross Albert and his wife Kathleen are first-generation farmers and landowners. He has a passion for all things farmland. He has been licensed in Illinois as a real estate broker since 2013. He has had roles in agronomic, commodity and farm finance consulting. The couple and their four childr…
Kyle Dionne works at a large-scale mixed vegetable operation in McHenry County. He also owns his own small-scale mixed vegetable organic farm with his wife, Rebecca, and the couple runs a seed business in Marengo. “Any time not spent at work or the farm I enjoy spending time with my family. …
John Hopkins, a second-generation farmer, farms with his dad, Lyle Hopkins, and brother-in-law, Justin Rahn, in Ogle County. They grow corn, soybeans and alfalfa, and raise beef cows and feeder cattle near Polo. They are trying more cover crops these days. Hopkins’ sister Ellen (Hopkins) Rah…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment.
AMES, Iowa — Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay big economic dividends.
TROY, Mo. — Farmers, it’s time to put away the pocket protector.
Philippians 4:12 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”
Editor’s note: The following was written by Doug Houser, Iowa State University digital agriculture Extension specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog March 25.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University farm management Extension specialist Gregg Ibendahl says the price of oil, inflation rates and demand for fertilizer impact the price of one of the most expensive inputs in farming — fertilizer.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Virgil Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in southeast Iowa, for the Integrated Crop Management blog April 10.
Not all farmers are out in the field working the soil year after year. Some grow something more long-term — trees for produce, holidays and landscaping.
Farmers could see a leveling off in farmland values and cash rents — and even declines in coming years — if farm profit margins remain tight or negative.
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