Category: Operating a Farm
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Two machines in the same feild at the same time. The race is on to get 'er done!
Bees are so important to all of us.
Do you do anything on your farm to help bees?
https://extension.psu.edu/conserving-wild-bees-in-pennsylvania
Unleash your Weekend Warrior with a tiller from Maschio. There is a wide range of sizes to suit the smallest compact tractor to the largest farm tractor. Give us a call at 1-563-659-6400
Check out more of the weekend warrior line with the link below.
https://maschiogaspardonorthamerica.start.page
https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/when-is-more-not-better-in-swine-nutrition-and-when-is-it-actually-better
Tangerine Results with Kyminasi Plant Booster
Check it out now!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB33ULCXAWg
Territory Manager Benjamin W. Blackwell had a great conversation with @Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag this week on North American Ag Spotlight. They discussed Maschio Gaspardo North America, who we are, what we do, and our mission to provide producers with reliable, technologically advanced, precision equipment.
Do you subscribe to North American Ag? They are devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Check them out https://www.northamericanag.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NorthAmericanAg/videos/1080483979568054
Is your place looking a little "unkempt" around the edges? Take control of your fringe. Maschio has an incredible variety of hedge trimmers. There's one perfectly suited to your conditions. Visit: https://www.maschio.com/en/web/usa/green-maintenance
https://www.maschio.com/en/web/usa/green-maintenance
https://agfuse.com/article/waste-processing-plant-project-financing-and-investment-model
By
HAVELET FINANCE
Published May 22
Waste Processing Plant Project Financing and Investment ModelImproving waste management through the integration of new technologies always means additional costs and the search for funding sources. The construction of a waste processing plant may require tens of millions of euros in funding, depending on the scale and equipment used. Investing in large projects can be difficult even for companies in good financial health. Problems in attracting funding stem from the usual caution of investors. In turn, the public sector is prone to chronic scarcity of funds, which often leads to the abandonment of environmental investments that could benefit local communities...
Categories: Agribusiness, Homesteading, Operating a Farm
The Hatcher Family Dairy is a six-generation farm in Tennessee. In 2007, the family built an on-farm creamery to process their own milk.
https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/people/a-streamlined-juggling-act-how-hatcher-family-dairy-makes-it-all-work
#tillagetuesday
https://www.maschio.com/en/web/usa/giraffa-xxl
https://agfuse.com/article/finance-and-technology-basic-principles
By
HAVELET FINANCE
Published May 12
Finance and Technology have always been intertwined, from the invention of the abacus to make financial calculations easier to the mammoth supercomputers that are used to drive complex financial models today. The fintech industry was born out of that merger, and now the majority of financial activity is carried out on mobile phones, enabling more people to have access to financial services. Technological disruptions over the last few decades have changed how we communicate, talk, make purchases, and do business. Emerging technologies in the financial services industry have consistently disrupted how consumers interact with their money, what they expect from financial institutions, and how those organizations operate. Today, new technologies make processes easier, more efficient, reduce errors, improve communication, and change how consumers see and interact with money...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Operating a Farm
I'm a small scale farmer, so when I see an article that says "make 25k per acre", it grabs my attention. Even more cool, this farm is located in the Charleston area on 7 acres. Enjoy -
https://www.agriculture.com/podcast/successful-farming-podcast/how-to-make-25k-per-acre-without-a-tractor
Letter sent to President Biden about Impact of Fertilizer Prices
Today's update is from Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council.
https://youtu.be/oPGOTzmHYWk
What do you do with the edge of your field?
https://blog.machinefinder.com/33743/6-edge-of-field-best-practices-for-agriculture
Delivering equipment to happy farmers is the absolute best part of my job! It's always great when we hook it right up to a tractor, get out in the field and head straight to work! This Pitagora square baler was gobbling up hay in no time.
https://www.maschio.com/en/web/usa/pitagora-in-line
Another encouraging story from the field..
https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-05-05/rural-farming/fairness-in-farming-seed-money-sought-for-starting-co-ops/a78989-1
Good story - "It all started when the pandemic had started, noticing food shortages and just wanting to give people access to fresh, organically grown produce" -
https://www.laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/183509/local-man-returns-to-farming-roots
Weekend Warrior line, Unleash the warrior in you!
https://maschiogaspardonorthamerica.start.page/
I like "high tunnel" success stories.
https://www.wunc.org/news/2022-05-03/high-tunnels-and-cover-crops-how-one-farming-family-found-profit-in-climate-resilience
A balance needs to be sought in renewables where farming is concerned, we may be reaching it -
https://journalnow.com/news/local/bigger-fights-opposition-to-solar-farms-growing-in-nc/article_11f7719e-c71d-11ec-9813-4b06f341167a.html
We're practicing agroforestry on our land.. and it feels good.
https://www.nrdc.org/experts/ashley-cooper/agroforestrys-critical-role-climate-smart-farming
Fertilizer prices have doubled. Are you planning on maximizing your manure this year to bring down your fertilizer costs, or are you planning on tissue and soil sampling, or bite the bullet and pay the higher prices?
https://www.kosu.org/business/2022-04-26/as-fertilizer-prices-soar-farmers-turn-to-old-fashioned-manure
Got some mowing to do this summer? Looking for a durable, capable mower. Check out what this customer has to show about his GIRAFFA.
Link to the product page in the comments.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWmptqNgVda/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&fbclid=IwAR2iyTTT6K6ukB-SKcJhK5oBKMMZTe4fDiYb49mHPe13MQJt1d-rQB8znJQ
"You've seen self-checkout at grocery stores, but what about at a greenhouse? Grab 'N' Grow Greenhouse in Scott County will provide a wide variety of plants and the convenience of self-checkout. Learn more ahead of its opening: FarmWeekNow
The Witty Farmer" Grab 'n' Grow Greenhouse
I made it to where it's a "modern day roadside stand." I figured out how to use existing technology to make it where I am able to continue planting the row crops (corn & soybeans), without having to stop & meet customers, & continue to service my existing customers & new ones. It's been A LOT of work, starting all of these plants from seed by myself, but I'm pretty proud of how things have progressed thus far.
https://www.farmweeknow.com/crop_conditions/grab-n-grow-greenhouse-ready-to-bloom/article_6771d084-c18b-11ec-aacc-ffd6fac6c1a0.html?fbclid=IwAR24JZVzzZrp15S0WEYav_6R-5bMXsqD-_9aNWRrFqmkmihO0WPdDw-NZ-4
Dusted in some cotton seed today. It'll take a rain to bring these up. We plant cotton very shallow because of the propensity of the ground to crust over after heavy rain.
"There's an app for everything..."
https://modernfarmer.com/2022/04/ag-tech-future-of-farming/
https://agfuse.com/article/current-trends-and-challenges-for-renewable-energy-project-finance
By
HAVELET FINANCE
Published Apr 17
Current trends, challenges and opportunities for Renewable Energy project finance cannot be over emphasized. Looking back at 2020 and the development of renewable resources, notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, renewable energy continues to be a rapidly growing segment of the economy. In first three quarters of 2020, 70% of all new U. S. power capacity came from renewable energy, almost entirely solar and wind...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm
I remember as a kid helping my Grandfather farm his small plot.. he did so with much pride, and my Grandmother serving us bounty from the garden. They did so for the "love of farming". It's memories, I hope to never forget.
https://www.fb.org/viewpoints/for-the-love-of-farming
Why choose ENTRY
ENTRY round balers are built with the same principles as the most advanced machines. It has been designed for the user looking for excellent productivity and reliability combined with low operation costs and ease of use.
The ENTRY is a robust round baler, with excellent quality to price ratio, created to be used with lower horse-powered tractors. The compact size gives the ENTRY impressive maneuverability in small fields and stability in hilly country.
https://www.maschio.com/en/web/usa/entry
"Farmers' innovative thinking has resulted in more selling opportunities" - enjoyed this read.
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2022/03/21/ashevilles-farming-industry-agriculture/7080754001/
Anyone practicing "no till" farming? Got any data or results you can share?
"He tells fans that he has 99 problems, yet isn't able to fix any of them" #farmingainteasy
https://www.grandtournation.com/thegrandtour/jeremy-clarkson-has-second-thoughts-on-farming-i-simply-dont-have-the-mental-capacity/
The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation will be filing an initial SCOTUS brief in the coming weeks, with oral arguments expected sometime in the Fall.
https://agnetwest.com/scotus-agrees-to-hear-proposition-12-challenge/
I agree sir... I agree.
https://www.agupdate.com/agriview/news/business/we-need-to-save-family-farms/article_5f207862-e681-538e-a921-fba575967f2e.html
Inflation has received a lot of attention lately. In the March issue of the RightRisk News we look at causes of inflation, why you should worry about it and how you should consider its effects in your decisions.
https://www.uwagec.org/rightrisk/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_03_RightRiskNews.pdf
"Everybody's trying to figure out how they can plug into these carbon markets..."
https://hoosieragtoday.com/carbon-credit-programs-continue-to-grow-with-increasing-revenue-for-farmers/
Making every square each count.. performance & profit -
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2022/03/27/farmers-can-profit-by-setting-aside-marginal-lands-as-habitat/?sh=473df8eb3956
Part 5 of 5. Because I missed a few days.
In this episode, Troy Bishop and John Suscovich take their farm business ideas and bring them back to the studio to work through whether or not they think they will be successful, and how they help achieve their goals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE8NFZKZntw
Part 4 of the 5 part series. Troy Bishop and
John Suscovich takes a walk through John's farm and discusses farm business and conservation opportunities based off of his available resources.
https://youtu.be/1RI1n7VymxA
Thought on vertical farming... don't think it is the future, but believe its part of the future. And, a good hack against the impending 2050 food crisis.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/is-vertical-farming-the-future/
Check out the new cool tools at Cibo... map your fields and discover their income opportunities through carbon credits, regenerative practices, and pay for practices.. https://www.cibotechnologies.com/g/programs
https://www.cibotechnologies.com/g/programs
https://agfuse.com/article/clemson-online-class-teaches-farming-foundations
By
Denise Attaway
Updated Mar 22
South Carolina residents looking to build their farm businesses can now learn what they need to start with a firm foundation thanks to an online class from Clemson Extension. Farming Foundations is a free course that teaches farmers knowledge they need to get their farms moving in the right direction. It is taught by Clemson Cooperative Extension Service horticulture agents and consists of 14 learning modules. Zack Snipes, assistant program leader for the Clemson Extension horticulture team and area horticulture agent, said classes focus on vegetable production but many topics such as soil testing, fertility and irrigation can be applied to other farming ventures as well. “This course was designed for new or beginning farmers who are looking to hobby farm or start their own commercial farm,” Snipes said...
Categories: Farm Management, News, Operating a Farm
Asking yourself, "Should I spray above or below the canopy?" Well here's an article that outlines the pro's and con's of both options.
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/irrigation-equipment/advantages-and-disadvantages-to-nozzles-above-and-below-the-canopy
Every effort helps. Way to go Phoenix!
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/two-americas/one-city-is-offering-fellowships-to-encourage-young-people-to-farm
@TractorTimeWithTim checks out the Maschio Sickle Bar Mower. It is designed for mowing hay. However, it also proves to be a decent ditch bank and pond bank mower for a Subcompact tractor such as a Deere 1025r or a Kubota BX.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCNtndAJwc&t=28s
"Because of all the years of lack of profitability of these players and the high concentration now in the industry -- really an oligopolistic situation -- they're not going to be really fast to give up the record profits that they're now making," said Roland Fumasi, Vice President and Senior RaboResearch Analyst for RaboAgrifinance.
https://agnetwest.com/carrier-consolidation-a-factor-in-exorbitant-shipping-costs/
Would be cool to see more of this happening -
https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/a-farmers-to-table-restaurant-in-the-heart-of-the-city
Some farmers are taking innovative farming "out to sea" - "The U.N. predicts we'll need to produce 60% more food by 2050 to support the growing population, but we're already using most of the planet's high-quality farmland"
https://www.freethink.com/environment/3d-ocean-farming
https://www.beefmagazine.com/nutrition/favorable-markets-call-fresh-look-your-breeding
It's going to be hay season before we know it. Check out this video @TractorTimeWithTim to look at two different approaches to making and baling hay. There are some excellent tips in this video.
https://buff.ly/3q2ztVQ
"A vertical farm can produce 40 times the amount of food as a traditional outdoor farm" - WOW
https://krishijagran.com/agripedia/vertical-farming-vs-greenhouse-farming-vs-traditional-farming-which-is-more-profitable/
Understanding carbon farming... still a lot of work to do in building awareness, however, "Almost half of respondents (46%) agree that farmers and ranchers involved in carbon farming programs would be considered leaders in addressing climate change"
https://www.agriculture.com/crops/study-shows-consumers-have-limited-understanding-of-the-carbon-farming-market
What is your 2022 weed control strategy? Not sure? Looking for some great tips? Here's an informative article on the topic.
https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/8-ways-ready-your-weed-control-practices
A great safety video to share as spring work begins across North America.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05XBmnLfktc
So many positives in the effort - "nonprofit trying to keep small farms".
#Veterans #smallfarms #sustainableagriculture #farming
https://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/veterans-farming/
Attend Online or Onsite - LANDOWNER WORKSHOP: Learn how to create income from carbon programs through forestland practices. March 19 @ SC State University's Camp Daniels, Elloree, SC. Hosted in collaboration with American Forest Foundation, Clemson University, University of Georgia, NC State University, and Help For Landowners Organization. To learn more visit www.helpforlandowners.org/workshop
A successful transition from one generation to another.. need to see more. #getyouthinag
https://www.agriculture.com/farm-management/estate-planning/a-retiring-couples-journey-to-find-a-successor-to-the-family-farm
Another revenue center for farmers... #like "a pay-for-practice program that incentivizes farmers"
https://agfundernews.com/cibo-technologies-bushel-partner-to-increase-regen-ag-adoption-among-us-farmers
Most people prefer avoiding risk, all else being equal. However, taking greater risks tends to lead to greater rewards. In operations with multiple decision makers, it is important to know where everyone stands regarding their comfort level with risk.
https://cap.unl.edu/management/risk-preference-calculator-tool-help-decision-makers-succeed
#ThrowbackThursday I stumbled across this great video and knew it was perfect for #TBT
Iowa Farm Equipment this is a Fantastic Video! #MaschioFlailMower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edmbXZvlLrk
Check out this North American Ag Podcast, it's all about a young couples adventures after moving to Northern Ontario to chase the dream of a new sustainable life.
https://www.northamericanag.com/post/following-dreams-one-family-s-story-of-leaving-civilization-and-starting-a-new-sustainable-life
https://agfuse.com/article/drones-can-help
By
Mike Bowden
Published Feb 24
Looking for a quicker and cheaper solution to you crop mapping needs? Drones are your answer! Who likes walking hundreds or thousands of acres looking for problems? NO ONE! I can map up to 750 acres a day and provide NDVI maps to show you exactly where your problem areas are. No more endless row walking looking for issues with your crop, I can provide you with the info you're looking for, usually within 24hrs. ...
Categories: Operating a Farm, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture
#truth - "U.S. farmers are aging out of the business, and younger generations have been slow to step in...". What to do?
https://www.eatingwell.com/longform/7945845/who-will-farm-our-future/
"...successful comeback from the brink of disaster." When it's time to change things up.
https://www.agriculture.com/crops/cover-crops/prioritize-soil-health-to-restore-profitability-and-open-new-doors
"...census numbers should be a call to action" - we need to engage our younger generations.
https://www.eatingwell.com/longform/7945845/who-will-farm-our-future/
A "twofer", from #agrivoltaic practices. Generate power and ag production from one spot. This article includes a great explainer video -
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/02/08/the-agrivoltaic-approach-to-agriculture-video/
Cool - "This tractor will "close the loop" on energy production and use, with a field to energy generation, back to field cycle"
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/tractors/new-holland-unveils-worlds-first-methane-powered-tractor
"Make money by not losing money and increasing profitability in the rest of the field" - good tips.
https://www.agriculture.com/crops/conservation/re-imagine-profit-loss-areas-on-the-field-edge
I had tons of fun setting up the booth for #WorldAgExpo with these two guys today. I'm pretty sure there's going to be loads of laughs and good times with the Sun-North Systems Ltd team this week.
#coolingcows, #corecool, #maintaincorebodytemperature
MASCHIO boom mowers are designed for roadside clearing and allow you to trim up high, down low, and anywhere in between. Multiple models are available to match your needs with working widths ranging from 12 ft on MARGHERITA all the way up to 30 ft on LARA. Maschio's range of boom mowers offers quick and stable coupling, high-quality steel and hydraulics, and several other options to suit all tractor sizes. A wide variety of cutting head tools are available, so whether you are cutting grass, brush, or trees, we have the product for you!
Link to Boom Mowers - https://buff.ly/3rHkeS3
https://buff.ly/3rHkeS3
"a one-stop shop to report potential violations of our competitions laws"
https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/online-tool-allows-farmers-ranchers-to-report-anticompetitive-practices
MASCHIO boom mowers are designed for roadside clearing and allow you to trim up high, down low, and anywhere in between. Multiple models are available to match your needs with working widths ranging from 12 ft on MARGHERITA all the way up to 30 ft on LARA. Maschio's range of boom mowers offers quick and stable coupling, high-quality steel and hydraulics, and several other options to suit all tractor sizes. A wide variety of cutting head tools are available, so whether you are cutting grass, brush, or trees, we have the product for you!
Link to Boom Mowers - https://buff.ly/3GU33mJ
MASCHIO boom mowers are designed for roadside clearing and allow you to trim up high, down low, and anywhere in between. Multiple models are available to match your needs with working widths ranging from 12 ft on MARGHERITA all the way up to 30 ft on LARA. Maschio's range of boom mowers offers quick and stable coupling, high-quality steel and hydraulics, and several other options to suit all tractor sizes. A wide variety of cutting head tools are available, so whether you are cutting grass, brush, or trees, we have the product for you!
Link to Boom Mowers - https://buff.ly/3GU33mJ
...countless hours of sleep lost.
https://www.fb.org/viewpoints/4-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-agriculture
