May 20, 2019
The costs associated with feeding or bedding with large square bales will just begin when the bale hits the ground...


March 19, 2019
Each spring we take a tour around the country to see what’s going on in the world of farm custom rate surveys. These custom rate guides are popular documents in those states that continue to do the...


March 15, 2019
As spring approaches, most of us are getting the itch to get back into the fields...


Feb. 21, 2019
The mower is one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment when it comes to yearly maintenance...


Jan. 16, 2019
The use of baled silage techniques for forage preservation has expanded significantly during the last decade and is especially popular with small or mid-sized dairy and beef producers...


Jan. 15, 2019
As the cold weather sets in and daylight hours shorten, this usually allows us to spend more time with our families; it also provides opportunity to ponder potential improvements...


Jan. 15, 2019
Round balers tend to be more economical than medium to large square balers for both beef and dairy mid-sized farms...


Jan. 15, 2019
Forty-two miles east of Rapid City, in Pennington County South Dakota, the Lytle family is making their mark on the hay industry...


Jan. 14, 2019
Forage that was once judged by appearance and smell can now be quantified by numbers...


Jan. 14, 2019
California’s Central Valley is a massive expanse of agricultural production. The sheer size of the valley is only matched by the variety of commodities produced...