Category: Operating a Farm
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Wise words, "If your old kitchen refrigerator had trouble keeping your beer cold, it's certainly not adequate to store thousands of dollars of cattle vaccines and pharmaceuticals."
https://www.dairyherd.com/news-news/refrigerator-performance-critical-drug-storage
Repost FB - Brandon Alberts - "All, I am new to this group in the last few days but have already seen a lot of you struggling with grain bin sump plugging. I have had a lot of the same issues and a few years ago retrofitted the Bin SumpPRO by Leading Edge Industries and have not had any issues since. I have nothing to gain here, just posting this to hopefully help you save some headaches. Most importantly if this post helps save one life it will be worth it."
https://www.leadingedgeind.com/bin-sump-pro?fbclid=IwAR2vzGaFuO6mR0vyJKT1hTfwziiCFxCMX1BMUiwmysJsnIgICJxLDXEXDew
https://twitter.com/AgrophilieF/status/1618757591865380865?s=20&t=9cabfLOkBcKVFF-3WqQeUA
This is pretty cool.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/576966730445559?mibextid=0NULKw&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V
With the right nutrients early on, seed is better set to thrive. Explore how 6 key nutrients can impact your crop's growth.
https://kochagronomicservices.com/knowledge-center/The-Top-6-Nutrients-Your-Seed-Needs-For-Early-Growth_2640.aspx
Interesting technology for Blueberry farmers.
"Monarch Tractor visits a Blueberry farm! The United States is the world's largest producer of blueberries (FAOSTAT 2016), and Monarch Tractor is developing solutions to elevate American blueberry growers and their businesses. Hear what blueberry farmers are saying about Monarch Tractor."
https://youtu.be/8HR4z2T6OIA
Good advice for 2023, "Control production costs through mindful input spending this year."
https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/2023-input-outlook-put-pencil-farm-expenses
Slow and steady wins the race.
https://youtu.be/UqtRHMfTIeU
Hamiltonville Farm - We Recovered this skidder, but things got SKETCHY quick!
https://youtu.be/WMbEbBa8yYA
Some great advice if you have kids coming home to the farm.
https://www.porkbusiness.com/news/hog-production/4-things-do-when-your-kids-come-home-farm
'Tis the season for snow fence. For many areas experiencing above freezing temperatures this week, it's not too late to put one up.
https://www.agriculture.com/family/living-the-country-life/install-snow-fence-properly-to-reduce-drifting
"When I was a 4-H kid, our leader introduced us to range management, which at the time was mostly plant identification. I don't think he understood the science behind all of it, but he'd been through the 1930s and knew how tough it was back in those years. He knew if you left some grass there would always be grass. In the dry years it would carry him through."
https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/reintroducing-native-grasses-to-hold-moisture
Here's an interesting REPOST from Linked In
Jim Gerrish says, "Here is an example of hay cost on irrigated land ($128/acre) plus paying $90/acre land rent.
That kicks the cost up to $170/ton.
Then you have to feed it out which we typically charge at $15/ton.
$185/ton feeds 60 cows for one day allowing for 10% waste.
That is a little over $3/cow per day. This why feeding hay in a commercial cow-calf operation for more than 30-45 days is almost never profitable."
No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter talks with Kelly Cheesewright about his 37 years of successful no-tilling.
https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12111-podcast-moving-to-organic-no-till-after-nearly-four-decades-of-successful-no-till
The Janski farm at St. Cloud has been honored as Minnesota Conservationist of the Year.
https://www.agweek.com/news/award-winning-farmers-passion-switches-from-dairy-to-regenerative-ag
Thank $*@!!
I was pretty disgusted by what happened to the Amish and now I'm feeling a little more optimistic for those of us involved in agriculture.
https://returntonow.net/2022/12/20/amish-farmer-amos-miller-wins-battle-in-war-for-food-freedom-in-us-appeals-court/
Also keeps things looking neat a tidy.
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/all-around-the-farm/set-implements-up-off-the-ground
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-senate-can-stabilize-our-agricultural-workforce-ease-beth-ford/
One of the best parts about dairy farm life is the unique stories it provides. Later in life, we can sit around and recall on those memories fondly and that is truly special.
https://hoards.com/blog-32970-memories-only-farm-kids-appreciate.html
This looks so amazing.
https://ranchingheritage.org/frontier-traditions-come-to-life-candlelight-ranch/
Incredibly insightful analysis from our #CEO Beth Ford on CNBC this morning.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/12/06/food-inflation-is-also-hitting-farmers-says-land-oalakes-ceo-beth-ford.html
No two farmers are identical, and it will be imperative that we continue to expand the face of farming as we move forward in agriculture.
https://hoards.com/blog-32943-the-future-of-farming-will-need-diversity.html
Managing Livestock in Winter
K-State Beef Veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff and K-State Livestock Specialist, Joel DeRochey, discuss better management practices during winter months.
https://youtu.be/LxQ7Ttb8C9I
Buffalo farmers caring for animals through one of their worst snowstorms in recent history.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/nearby-buffalo-dairy-farmers-committed-caring-cows-despite-3-plus-feet-snow
These stories may not ever play out on the big screen, but they are the stories that matter to our families and communities.
https://www.fb.org/viewpoints/some-of-the-best-stories-start-on-the-farm/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=AFBF
In this article is this quote: 'We have no evidence of wolves in that area. That doesn't mean they are not there,' Black said.
This is completely untrue. There are wolves in that area. A Colorado cattlemen's group wrote a letter on behalf of a rancher in Meeker who lost more than a few 600-pound heifers to wolves and he is fighting to be compensated for his loss.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11489035/Dozens-cattle-killed-Colorado-elusive-culprit-left-no-trace.html
Kevin Kalb efficiently tills through crop residue and creates a smooth seedbed with the Case IH 870 Ecolo-Tiger Disk Ripper.
https://youtu.be/d8GKiSbjgKg
Tired of those noisy, squealing AC motors in your current ventilation system clunking out and needing to be replaced? Consider an EC motor, or better yet, look at supercharging your ventilation system while including the benefit of cooling cows in their stalls, beds or cubicles with a Core Cool System.
Learn more about the benefits of an EC motor -
https://buff.ly/3thQsEz
Some fascinating stories about people who work hard and pursue their passion for farming and the Ag Industry.
https://www.tennessean.com/in-depth/news/american-south/2022/11/16/uneven-ground-the-souths-black-farmers-and-their-fight-to-flourish/69609973007/
The USDA says "Drone Technology Saves Time, Improves Production" in this fascinating article about how cutting edge technology is impacting the Ag Industry.
https://tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/cutting-to-the-chase/
"Tractor: a powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms for hauling equipment and trailers"
Clayton Lind an Agriculture Media Specialist - Vocal Defender of Farmers and Ranchers wrote "Yes, a powerful motor vehicle. But also one of the primary reasons we all don't have to work for our food everyday.
To anyone who blames tractors and diesel engines for all their climate problems should probably just stop and appreciate the ease of life they have created for the first world.
Thank you diesel engines for keeping the world turning every single day while the world berates you. You ain't perfect but you get the job done, probably cleaner then most people think too."
Check out Farm Talk podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-talk-03-the-role-of-tractor-dealerships-in/id1649804850?i=1000585765592
There are significant changes in NASEM 2021 recommendations for dry and transition cows.
https://www.agproud.com/articles/54377-nasem-2021-new-recommendations-for-dry-and-transition-cows
Chopping Corn Silage at Windy Ridge Dairy in Northwestern Indiana.
https://youtu.be/0dW6NRfmo88
Meet the farmers, experience the land, and see how generations of hop-growing excellence culminated in WCHB's first proprietary hop, McKenzie C-148
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWcxdgqzaqk
How are growers feeding a growing world? In "Leading the Field," host Brett Griffin travels around North America to find out. From California wine country to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ipXucqe8tQ
On a ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills region, the Robert and Susanne Jones family continues a century old passion for beef production. Our Century Farm series highlights the history and legacy of America's family farms. These multigenerational operations have overcome many challenges and have lessons to share.
https://www.agriculture.com/podcast/successful-farming-podcast/the-121-year-old-legacy-of-diamond-bar-ranch-in-the-nebraska
To avoid possible teat damage during the winter months, it's important to consider the following factors.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/education/three-surefire-ways-improve-winter-teat-health
What do you do on your farm to prioritize cow comfort?
https://www.dairyglobal.net/industry-and-markets/market-trends/options-to-help-prioritise-dairy-cow-comfort/
Dairy farm managers often push staff meetings aside for the sake of "getting things done." However, sometimes formal meetings with staff are essential to communicate, and problem solve.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/making-most-meetings-farm
It's that time of year. The weather is cooling and the leaves are falling. But what do you do with all the leaves? We've got some suggestions for you.
https://www.fb.org/viewpoints/to-rake-or-not-to-rake-fall-leaves-that-is-the-question/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=AFBF
The end of harvest just a few days away, XtremeAg's Kelly Garrett, Matt Miles, and Kevin Matthews look at the successes, mistakes, and key learnings from the 2022 season.
https://www.agriculture.com/news/crops/3-farmers-talk-successes-and-mistakes-of-2022-growing-season
Thank you, FARMERS! For getting up every day and working hard to feed a nation of people that aren't always grateful or gracious.
https://www.tiktok.com/@gofarming88/video/7164232911984676098?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7164232911984676098
https://twitter.com/g_diets_/status/1591524131870478336?s=20&t=LsX7CZJnJ0EFleK22rqZMA
After a typical birth the calf should breathe within 30 seconds of delivery, says Dr. Geof Smith, dairy technical services veterinarian for Zoetis. If it isn't, you need to intervene.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/education/9-practices-help-resuscitate-newborn-calf
Have you winterized your farm yet? It's still incredibly warm here in my neck of the woods, but WINTER IS COMING.....
https://www.agproud.com/articles/56350-prepping-your-barn-for-winter
Have you heard of Pasturebird?
They went live from the farm to bring the most radical transparency in the entire poultry industry. This isn't a marketing video or photoshoot, this is a real, raw, and honest look into how their birds live day in and day out. Watch as they peck, scratch, and forage for grasses, bugs, seeds, worms, grains, flowers, weeds, and more. Each of their shaded coops are rotated to fresh pasture every single day so the birds are truly raised on fresh pasture.
https://youtu.be/x5i2ygAh0bs
Compensation is a sensitive subject in any industry, but it's especially touchy in a family business like farming and ranching.
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2022/11/08/consider-noncash-benefits-package
What are the diesel prices like in your area?
https://ktxs.com/news/big-country/high-diesel-prices-harms-local-famer-production
Some great tips on how to drought-proof a ranch
https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/how-to-drought-proof-a-ranch
Solar Panels Plus Farming? This video shows you the process of installing solar on a farm. They put about 65KW of solar on one of their hog barns. They think they should be cutting down the power bill in no time.
What do you think? Will this investment pay off?
https://youtu.be/nc8TF5Zx9Nc
Fantastic information in this article.
https://dellait.com/risk-factors-for-reproductive-tract-disease-in-cows
Sometimes cows are idiots!
https://youtu.be/0OmkLAe5jJs
FAQ -- What is an EC motor, and how is it better than what I have?
At the heart of Core Cool Systems, a powerful, efficient EC motor brings the latest in motor technology, providing value and reliability. Take a look at what an EC motor has to offer your operation.
#ZeihlAbegg, #ECmotor, #corecoolcows, #SaveEnergySaveMoney
https://www.corecoolsystems.com/blog/Blog30/FAQ--What-is-an-EC-motor-and-how-is-it-better-than-what-I-have
https://www.walb.com/2022/11/02/peanut-season-comes-an-end-how-did-south-georgia-crop-fair/
Doesn't this look AMAZING! I want to go. Some of my favourite childhood memories are of cattle driving my uncles cows from east of Fassifern to west of Lochiel in small town Ontario Canada.
https://floridafarmfamily.com/farm/the-great-florida-cattle-drive-honors-floridas-historic-hoofprints/?fbclid=IwAR2-N6LiQ2-wWMlwpp5yjiaaOcSe87B8sVIGU7uCPLmnH4UUUUqQbCm-prw
How American farmworkers harvest thousands of tons of fruit and vegetables.
https://youtu.be/SqwsepBTJ4Y
Not going to lie, I could use some organization in my work shop.
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/all-around-the-farm/organize-shop-with-cable-rack
Agronomists and weed scientists say fall herbicide applications help farmers access historically better weather and field conditions to help attain clean fields at spring planting.
https://www.agriculture.com/crops/forge-ahead-with-fall-weed-control
Simon Vander Woude has grown his herd in various ways to improve quality and efficiency. With the help of a dialed-in, strategic game plan over the last decade, his herd of Holsteins have seen tremendous growth.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/building-better-herd-enacting-genomic-game-plan
Have you heard of the Maschio Gaspardo CENTAURO ISOTRONIC?
It's a pneumatic seed drill with PA1/PA2 front hopper and rear working units. The ISOTRONIC electric transmission with ISOBUS communication protocol allows digital control of the seed drill and the use of all Precision Farming functions. It is available in 12' and 18' up to 48 rows.
Link to the brochure in the comments.
https://youtu.be/Hjt1LbbTI5k
DEF ugh! Frustrating
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/all-around-the-farm/clean-def-keeps-filters-free-from-clogs
Immigration reform is something we've been working on for decades, and lawmakers keep kicking the can down the road. ... The system is broken. ... Can we at least get an immigration bill for the ag sector so we can have food security?
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/elections/2022/10/30/immigration-reform-southern-border-farmers-congress-dreamers-midterms/8189018001/
List: 12 safety recommendations for working with anhydrous ammonia
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2022/10/25/12-safety-tips-working-anhydrous
#Nitrogen might be the king of yield, but if a #corn plant is sulfur deficient, it won't reach its maximum potential.
https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/your-fields-are-likely-low-sulfur-heres-how-fix-it
80 Acres Farms Expands To Vertically Farmed Strawberries
https://igrownews.com/80-acres-farms-expands-to-verically-farmed-strawberries/
Apparently, new research shows ants can be more effective than pesticides at helping farmers produce food! They're better at killing pests, reducing plant damage and increasing crop yields, according to the first systematic review of ants' contributions to crop production.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/17/ants-can-beat-pesticides-helping-farmers-grow-healthy-crops-study-aoe
OK, Seriously... How do you decide which conferences to go to and which to skip out on?
Where does the dairy industry gather to talk about the latest strategies and innovations for digitizing the dairy supply chain?
DairyTech 2023 in Minneapolis -- where Dairy and Tech connect! Learn more, including how you submit a proposal to join our lineup of speakers on our website!
https://www.ever.ag/highlighting-the-latest-technology-innovations-for-dairy-at-dairytech-2023/
Here's an interesting quote from a recent article in The Energy Mix. Want to check it out? Here's a link to the full article - https://buff.ly/3W3m51Y
Yakima Chief Hops - "Now that the last bales have rolled into the barn, we are able to have a holistic picture of how this harvest season and the resulting crop performed. While yields may have been slightly less than projected due to the strange growing season weather, the quality of this year's Pacific Northwest hops is exceptional!"
https://www.yakimachief.com/commercial/hop-wire/october-2022-crop-update
Will farmbots like, Tom the mapper, Dick the zapper, Harry's precision planting and Wilma our AI revolutionize farming?
https://channels.ft.com/en/rethink/farmbots-bring-precision-to-the-business-of-food-production/
I like hearing that farmers are having a good year.
https://www.agweek.com/business/sunflowers-canola-and-dry-edible-bean-crops-have-banner-year
An interesting read published by the North Carolina State Extension.
https://soybeans.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/08/should-you-control-corn-earworm-differently-in-soybean-with-indeterminate-and-determinate-growth-habits/?src=rss
Really good read about a very important topic. Immigration is a mess and I'm no politician but there is a solution, maybe some egos should be checked at the door and some hard decisions made with common sense policies to back them up.Â
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2022/10/24/getting-past-toxic-partisanship-dairy-farmers-and-undocumented-workers/
https://agfuse.com/article/international-loan-and-financial-modelling-for-greenhouse-farming-system
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Categories: Irrigation, Operating a Farm, Projects
https://agfuse.com/article/commercial-loans-for-financing-a-hydro-power-projects
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Published Oct 21, 2022
The development of hydro power, which began in the second half of the 19th century, ensured stable economic growth for years to come. Loans for hydro power project plants continues in a green transition era, with many nations moving away from fossil fuels and nuclear power. Havelet Finance Limited offers international loans for hydro power projects in different countries. Our specialists develop optimal financial models and customized solutions for each project. Bank Loans for hydro power plants ProjectsThe understand importance of long-term bank loans in the construction of hydro power plants project, one must first assess the scale of costs and the capital needs of companies initiating large hydro power projects...
Categories: Human Resources, Irrigation, Operating a Farm
Amendments to federal legislation that would exempt fuel used to dry grain and heat barns return to ag committee
#CanadianFarmer, #WesternProducer
Photo credit: Western Producer
https://www.producer.com/news/carbon-price-exemptions-preferred-over-rebates/
In the latest edition of GFB Field Notes, meet Lucky the dog, details on the USDA's new Southeastern Poultry Lab, Georgia National Fair honors Gary Black, a preview of Sunbelt Ag Expo, calendar items and more. Check it out!
https://gfb.ag/GFBFieldNotes101322
https://gfb.ag/GFBFieldNotes101322
Fall is a key #culling decision time for #cow-#calf operations
https://www.beefmagazine.com/beef/fall-key-culling-decision-time-cow-calf-operations
