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
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
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
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: 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: 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
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: 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
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: 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
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: 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: 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
Business Title: Farm Flight
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, CEO
About: Hi! I am a partner at Farm Flight LLC. Our goal as a company is to make high-resolution and consistent imagery available to anyone who wants it. With the use of drones, we are able to highlight and quantify important data points at affordable and consistent rates, saving you time and money.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Marketing, Agribusiness, Apps, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Timber, Tobacco
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
Going organic in agriculture is inevitable in a time like this,
i am a staunch believer of this.
this is what i stand to represent and promote on this page
Interest:
Corn, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Farm Management, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Projects, Repair, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Homesteading
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
This is the group to discuss all things relating to Farm Tourism and allied activities, discuss and learn how to diversify income for farmers through agritourism.
Interest:
Marketing, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Horses
Public
Farmers in south africa farming with soybeans that want to share some knowledge
Interest:
Soybeans
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
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
Financing and Loans for Animal Husbandry Projects.
By HAVELET FINANCE
Published Jul 18
The 21st century gave birth to global agrarian economy. For many people, the term agriculture means only working on the field and growing crops. This is a limited meaning of the term agriculture. In reality, the term agriculture includes many other streams and segments... • Corporate refinancing of both operating and under construction enterprises...
Categories: Agribusiness, Conservation Plans, 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
Written by: Nancy Vander Byl
Published Jul 13
Here is a typical statement about air speed and cooling. Ideally, the air over the cow while lying down should be able to reach a wind speed of 2m/sec or more to keep cows cool and provide them with fresh air. Research shows a 1... Fans capable of producing a wind speed of 2... 1 m/s may reduce the THI by 5...
Categories: Dairy, Farm Management, 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
By Stan Clark
Published Sep 7
Cancer is a debilitating disease that takes millions of lives every year. In fact, it's one of the leading causes of death in developed countries, and scientists are always looking for new ways to prevent it. A recent study found that phytonutrients may help to lower cancer risks. Phytonutrients are chemicals found in plants and fruits that have beneficial effects on human health. The study, published by the National Library of Medicine, looked at the effects of phytonutrients on human cells...
Categories: Operating a Farm, Sustainable Agriculture, Vegetables
Financing the Palm Oil Sector
Published Sep 7
Financing the Palm Oil SectorThere are over 4 million smallholders cultivating 70% of global Palm oil sector. Financing for palm oil sector remain significantly important to establish, maintain and replant their oil palm plantations, in order to both increase productivity and improve the quality of the fresh fruit bunches. Their capacity to self-finance their plantation is limited. However, most of them are credit-constrained. The late70s, witnessed numbers of credit schemes for oil palm smallholders...
Categories: Operating a Farm, Projects, Vegetables
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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