Tim Laatsch recommends having "boots on the ground" during on-farm research. A trusted partner on site can help with taking measurements, laying out treatments, and marking plot corners, so you can stay in the cab and execute the trial properly and accurately. Photo by Koch Agronomic Services.
Updated Mar 1, 2021
If you want to make smart, well-informed decisions on your operation, you need relevant, high-quality data to support those decisions, says Tim Laatsch. A great way to achieve this? On-farm research. An Illinois-based farmer, Laatsch knows first-hand the importance of on-farm research. As the Director of Agronomy, North America for Koch Agronomic Services (Koch), he leads a team of agronomists responsible for developing and executing field research strategy. Illinois farmer and Director of Agronomy, North America for Koch Agronomic Services, Tim Laatsch...
Categories: Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Precision Agriculture
On the Hardwick brothers' Somerset Plantation, they do a lot of variety trials with seed companies, which helps them determine which hybrids to plant next year. In this photo they are finishing planting their corn variety trials. Photo from the Hardwicks.
Updated Mar 1, 2021
With last year’s season completed and this year’s yet to begin, now is a natural time to reflect on your farm’s performance and how you can improve in the future. One way to make your decision-making process even better is by conducting your own on-farm research. It’s a process the Hardwick brothers and Nick McMichen have gained tremendous value from using on their respective operations. Here they share how they got started, how they design their trials, and the tools and technologies they use to make it happen. Universities Propel Start of On-Farm ResearchLocated in Tensas Parish, La...
Categories: Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Precision Agriculture
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
By Anonymous Member
Published Feb 25, 2021
If you had to decide between a forklift or a skid steer for on-farm use, what would you choose and why?
Categories: Operating a Farm, Purchasing, Tools
By Jerry Smith
Published Mar 20, 2021
If you create your own on-farm trials, what kinds of trials? How long have you been doing that and what has your overall experience been like?
Categories: Corn, Fertility, Operating a Farm
By Farm Life
Published Oct 31, 2021
Whether you’re looking for farm-related quotations that are inspirational, motivational, educational, or just entertaining, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a fun mix of farming quotes from a variety of sources including people inside and outside of ag: everyday farmers, esteemed authors, legendary presidents, and so on. This diverse roundup of iconic ag sayings contains encouragement, praise, and a little bit of sass. Not a moment of life is wasted on a farm. Others may have been more places, but haven't outlived me...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm
Business Title: Maharishi International University
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher, Landowner, Other Ag Professional, Student
About: Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Interests:
Sustainable Agriculture, Operating a Farm
Public
Here’s a group to discuss all aspects of ag equipment and machinery including making purchases, performing repairs, using tools, carrying out projects, and showing off your shops. Additionally, companies and reps are also welcome to promote their latest products so we know what’s available.
Interest:
Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools
Job Title: Farmer, Ag Retail Professional
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Ag Commentary, Marketing, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Tools
Business Title: PossumBerry Farm
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Farm Manager or Employee, Other Ag Professional, Farmer's Spouse or Family Member
About: What’s up, y’all? PossumBerry Farmstead is a two-year old, small family farm on 100 year old family homestead land. We specialize in small-batch muscadine & possum berry wine, jellies, kombucha and tinctures; viticulture; and, tobacco. Cross/Jackson homestead since August 1894. Jordan Family Farm, Charles & Olivia Jordan, est 1980.
Interests:
Organic Row Crops, Dairy, Feed, Poultry, Swine, Crop Protection, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Purchasing, Repair, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Tobacco
Business Title: Maharishi International University
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher, Landowner, Other Ag Professional, Student
About: Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Interests:
Sustainable Agriculture, Operating a Farm
Job Title: Farmer, Ag Retail Professional
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Ag Commentary, Marketing, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Tools
Business Title: PossumBerry Farm
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Farm Manager or Employee, Other Ag Professional, Farmer's Spouse or Family Member
About: What’s up, y’all? PossumBerry Farmstead is a two-year old, small family farm on 100 year old family homestead land. We specialize in small-batch muscadine & possum berry wine, jellies, kombucha and tinctures; viticulture; and, tobacco. Cross/Jackson homestead since August 1894. Jordan Family Farm, Charles & Olivia Jordan, est 1980.
Interests:
Organic Row Crops, Dairy, Feed, Poultry, Swine, Crop Protection, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Purchasing, Repair, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Tobacco
Business Title: AGROPHILY FARMS
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher, Landowner, Ag Retail Professional, Ag Investor, Farm Manager or Employee
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Projects, Purchasing, Shops, Tools, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading
Business Title: Harvest Harmonics
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Ag Sales Representative
About: I help innovators farmers around the world grow healthier and more productive plants, increase yield and reduce input cost, with a new, unique and organic technology using biophysics. Connect with me for info.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Job Title: Farmer, Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Historian
About: Retired military; Veteran Farmer Advocate; Historical Ag Interpretations
Interests:
Vegetables, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness, Wheat, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Farm Management, Conservation Plans, Hemp, Organic Specialty Crops, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Hunting, Homesteading, Soil Water
Business Title: Tractor Supply Company
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Garden Center Manager/Greenhouse Specialist
About: Like most people in agriculture, I wear many hats. I currently work full-time as a retail garden center manager/greenhouse specialist for Tractor Supply Co. I also teach sustainable agriculture continuing education workshops for our local community college. And in my spare time, I manage my farm.
I love working with plants, animals, and people. My passion is helping others to learn.
Interests:
Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Homesteading, Timber, Organic Row Crops, Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Projects, Tools, Conservation Easements
Business Title: Our Family Farm/Giardina Farms
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner
About: I run a small farm in central Florida. My goal is to grow crops for my community and to educate people on self sustainability living. Seed saving, along with selling plants. Fresh eggs and and eventually add poultry.
Interests:
Poultry, Swine, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Operating a Farm, Vegetables, Homesteading
Business Title: ON SIGHT 247
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Farm Security Services
About: On Sight 24/7 is your leader in Farm Security and Livestock Barn Surveillance. We are a Midwest based company dedicated to providing the utmost protection with the technical support to maintain it!
Interests:
Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Crop Protection, Apps, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Projects, Shops, Tools, Fishing, Horses, Hunting
Business Title: Shelly Oswald Consulting
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher, Landowner, Ag Retail Professional, Farm Manager or Employee, Other Ag Professional, farm business strategist
About: You know how most small farms are not profitable because they have no time to work on their books or business?
Like you, I own a direct-selling small farm. I developed a framework to get clarity & take my time back using QuickBooks Online & Shopify to automate my books, Profit First to manage my cash & budget, & the Pumpkin Plan method to grow what I love about my farm and weed out the rest.
Interests:
Beef, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Specialty Livestock
Public
Here’s a group to discuss all aspects of ag equipment and machinery including making purchases, performing repairs, using tools, carrying out projects, and showing off your shops. Additionally, companies and reps are also welcome to promote their latest products so we know what’s available.
Interest:
Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools
Public
Trending Technologies in the New Age of Agriculture Industry
Interest:
Canola, Organic Row Crops, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Specialty Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing
Public
Here is a group for growers of specialty crops to come together.
Interest:
Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes
Public
We are interested in gathering experiences, solutions and history of organic methods in citrus production. As well as record and document unique policy and market access hurdles organic citrus growers face in each different region of the world.
Interest:
Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Homesteading
Public
A group dedicated to spreading the knowledge of cover crops
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Vegetables
Public
Here’s a group to discuss all of the finance and management decisions that need to be made when operating a farm.
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
We are a family farm that believes in raising livestock in a caring and natural way. Our livestock is raised on pasture with many animals free-ranging. We currently raise Scottish Highland Cattle, multiple species of hogs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
Interest:
Beef, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine
Public
Here is a group for hemp farmers to connect while sharing tips and asking questions.
Interest:
Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps
Public
A group for dairy farmers.
Interest:
Dairy
Public
Here’s a place to advertise used ag machinery and other farm-related equipment that\'s for sale.
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber
Tim Laatsch recommends having "boots on the ground" during on-farm research. A trusted partner on site can help with taking measurements, laying out treatments, and marking plot corners, so you can stay in the cab and execute the trial properly and accurately. Photo by Koch Agronomic Services.
Updated Mar 1, 2021
If you want to make smart, well-informed decisions on your operation, you need relevant, high-quality data to support those decisions, says Tim Laatsch. A great way to achieve this? On-farm research. An Illinois-based farmer, Laatsch knows first-hand the importance of on-farm research. As the Director of Agronomy, North America for Koch Agronomic Services (Koch), he leads a team of agronomists responsible for developing and executing field research strategy. Illinois farmer and Director of Agronomy, North America for Koch Agronomic Services, Tim Laatsch...
Categories: Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Precision Agriculture
On the Hardwick brothers' Somerset Plantation, they do a lot of variety trials with seed companies, which helps them determine which hybrids to plant next year. In this photo they are finishing planting their corn variety trials. Photo from the Hardwicks.
Updated Mar 1, 2021
With last year’s season completed and this year’s yet to begin, now is a natural time to reflect on your farm’s performance and how you can improve in the future. One way to make your decision-making process even better is by conducting your own on-farm research. It’s a process the Hardwick brothers and Nick McMichen have gained tremendous value from using on their respective operations. Here they share how they got started, how they design their trials, and the tools and technologies they use to make it happen. Universities Propel Start of On-Farm ResearchLocated in Tensas Parish, La...
Categories: Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Precision Agriculture
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
By Farm Life
Published Oct 31, 2021
Whether you’re looking for farm-related quotations that are inspirational, motivational, educational, or just entertaining, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a fun mix of farming quotes from a variety of sources including people inside and outside of ag: everyday farmers, esteemed authors, legendary presidents, and so on. This diverse roundup of iconic ag sayings contains encouragement, praise, and a little bit of sass. Not a moment of life is wasted on a farm. Others may have been more places, but haven't outlived me...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm
Published Oct 24, 2021
AgFuse Publishing is a free publishing platform that allows you to write, format, and publish long-form articles and blog posts with rich content for the ag community. Here’s a look at answers to frequently asked questions regarding our helpful tool. Who Can Use AgFuse Publishing? Anyone can use AgFuse Publishing to produce ag-related content for our community. Freelance ag writers trying to build a portfolio? Yes. Extension agents wanting a place to blog? Yes...
Categories: Ag Commentary, Agribusiness, Operating a Farm
Published Aug 7, 2021
AgAnswers is a helpful tool that allows AgFuse members to ask questions and receive answers from the community. Do you have a question about cover crops? How about manure sampling, planter maintenance, or bookkeeping? You can use AgAnswers to publish a question and to request an answer from top experts in related fields. Here’s a quick look at how to get started. Ask a QuestionTo ask a question about any topic related to agriculture, simply locate the Quick Post panel and click “Question. ”In the Question field, you can enter the question that you want to be answered...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Operating a Farm
Finance and Technology; Basic Principles
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
Current Trends for Renewable Energy Project 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... power capacity came from renewable energy, almost entirely solar and wind. Expected challenges in project finance include:Finance ChallengesInflation measured by the U...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm
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
By Jay Parsons
Published Jan 25
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world as we once knew it. Even if you have not been directly afflicted with COVID-19, its existence and the uncertainty surrounding it has probably affected your ability to achieve your objectives. This is the definition of risk. In the January issue of RightRisk News, we discuss strategies for managing input and supply chain volatility like we are experiencing in agriculture at the present time. Read the full newsletter here...
Categories: Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Purchasing
By Anonymous Member
Published Feb 25, 2021
If you had to decide between a forklift or a skid steer for on-farm use, what would you choose and why?
Categories: Operating a Farm, Purchasing, Tools
By Jerry Smith
Published Mar 20, 2021
If you create your own on-farm trials, what kinds of trials? How long have you been doing that and what has your overall experience been like?
Categories: Corn, Fertility, Operating a Farm
By Ray Bohacz
Updated Nov 23, 2021
Have the challenges of farming truly changed much over the decades or have our expectations changed? Has the affluence of our nation since WWII impacted our perception of agriculture when compared to 70 years ago? Do we need/want more now to feel that we are successful? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am sincerely interested in your thoughts on these questions. Thank you and please write as long a response as you deem necessary.
By Zubair Ahmad
Published Mar 18, 2020
My question is related to farming please help me by answering my question. Thank you.
Categories: Wheat, Dairy, Irrigation
By Anonymous Member
Published Mar 25, 2021
Looking for recommendations: What farm analytics services have you used? What do you like and don't like about them?
Categories: Crop Scouting, Precision Agriculture
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
Categories: Farmland and Real Estate
Published Aug 15, 2021
Chia seeds are not Listed on the platform,for this super food we are currently doing conventional,but looking for partnership to go organic for tailored markets. for more jetstreamagencies@gmail.com cell/WhatsApp:+256782691445
By Anonymous Member
Published Feb 25, 2021
Categories: Soybeans
Published Jun 22, 2021
Between weeding and herbicides application.
Categories: Corn
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