What Goes Into the Process of Hay Testing
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University…
Farm Management
Draft Your Farm’s Dream Team
To win, a football team needs innovative leadership, a productive offense, committed defense, and reliable special teams. The same goes for your farm. As iconic Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank…
What Do Farmers Need to Know Before Signing a Contract?
The speed and methods by which farmers transact business today are much different than in the past. Instant communication with dealers, retailers, and salespeople mean business can be transacted nearly…
11 Homemade Livestock and Ranch Hacks to Try on Your Farm
Looking for some advice or ideas for your livestock ranch? Successful Farming and Living the Country Life have gathered together 11 ideas worth trying on your property. Hose holder My…
8 At-home Hacks to Try on Your Farm
Looking for new home hacks on your farm? Successful Farming and Living the Country have eight ideas that could be just what you’re looking for. Drying herbs Treehugger / Julia…
A Partnership With the Local Co-op Can Lead to Mutual Long-term Success
Ask Brandon Wuethrich to name a trusted partner in his farming operation, and his local Ceres Solutions Cooperative is one of the first on his list. Wuethrich’s operation, Top Notch…
How Saving Excess Rainfall Can Benefit Your Operation
Focusing on continually improving their fourth-generation farm, Kellie and A.J. Blair added a center pivot to one of their Iowa operations last year. But rather than a traditional setup, the…
15 Minutes With Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson
Born into farming and drawn back to the family farm in Manson, Iowa, after years in college and in the workforce, Brent Johnson has found his groove as president of…
Tips for Hiring Help on Your Dairy Operation
Good help is hard to find. That’s been a continual mantra of dairy herd managers looking to find employees to fill critical roles on the farm. In today’s job market,…
E-commerce for Your Direct to Consumer Meat Business
Direct-to-consumer is a hot topic in the livestock industry as of late, and ChopLocal, a platform designed to facilitate sales from meat producers to consumers, has a wealth of resources…