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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

What Are Farm Equipment Loans?

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

How You Can Safely Light Your Horse Stable

Stables and barns should be safe for all who enter them. Read the blog post to learn how you can safely light your horse's stable:

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When is it Time for a Landowner to Change Tenants?

The relationship between a landowner and a tenant—the farmer who farms the land—is similar to any relationship. There can be ups and downs, but hopefully, with good communication between the two parties, the business relationship flourishes and each partner feels that their goals are being met. At a time with more volatility in both grain …

Benefits of Precision Agriculture

With all the new advances in agriculture cropping up over the last several years—whether it’s advances in equipment or developments in seed hybrids—perhaps none is doing more to change the farming landscape than the advent of precision agriculture. Farmers across the nation are turning toward this technological innovation, and are readily seeing its myriad benefits …

Should Landowners Consider a Trust During Estate Planning?

Among the many decisions farmers and landowners make, the most important deal with estate planning. Unfortunately, estate planning often gets pushed to the back burner, and the wide array of options available to landowners is left unexplored. Being proactive in exploring these options can pave the way for a peaceful estate settlement that retains and …

Farm Smarter: Time Management Tips

The problem is, our labor is an asset like any other on the farm, and whether it’s a labor of love or a labor for profit, how we spend it has grave impacts on the course of our businesses, personal lives and the land we steward.

How will Ukraine’s farms fare?

“I cannot imagine trying to farm in a country under siege.”

What Is A Factory Farm?

If there is one term I am most frustrated with hearing people say, it is Factory Farms. Why? You may find this a little crazy coming from a hog farmer, but I re

What to Expect When You're Expecting...a GAP Farm Audit

Have you ever wondered how a farm audit works, and what an auditor is looking for during a GAP animal welfare audit? Three different measurements are used.

7 tips for family meetings on the farm

Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.

Tips for naming your farm

When you decide to purchase a farm, perhaps the last thing on your mind is what you are going to name it.

What Is the Future of Farm Data?

The Agricultural Data Coalition is asking for feedback on where you think farm data is headed in the next the five years.

Opinion: Why Local Farms Matter

Lucia Sewing-Cole of Good Apple on how to be a more ethical food consumer