Diversification Allows Seventh Generation Ottawa Farmer To Continue Family Tradition
“I’m changing gears. I’m hopping on this machine to get some more work done, but I have time to visit now.” When one of the farm partners has to be gone on other agriculture business, it puts more work on the ones staying at home. “It sure cuts into the days when Dad’s gone, but […]
Specially Designed Farm Grain Storage Facility Enhances Profitability Opportunities For Berryton Farmer Heading United Soybean Board
“I have to load out three semi-trailer loads of soybeans this afternoon. That takes precedence, because I have to get them sold before the end of the year. And, with my busier schedule these days, I need to plan around all of the meetings I have to attend.” Winter isn’t typically that hectic for farmers […]
Careful Consideration Urged When Making ‘One-Time Decision’ For New Farm Program Participation
Farmers, landowners and anyone actively engaged in agriculture production must soon make decisions regarding options that are available in the new Farm Bill.
Deformities Are Not Ruination
“Ears, feet and tail.” That means a major price dock for a weanling calf going through the auction ring. Whenever an auctioneer announces any of the three words when the entry gate opens, it’s certain starting price will be reduced. However, if two or three of the words are stated, the initial bid could be even […]
Make Easy Hay in Sunshine
“Putting up hay is simply a piece of cake.” This time of year, we just can’t help but reflect how easy harvesting hay is compared to former times.
Most dairy cows produce more milk individually on fewest Kansas farms
Days of a Bossy in every farm barnyard are long gone. Milking cows was part of being a farmer a century ago, and as recent as a half century later, still most farming operations had a few cows to milk. Dairies specializing in milk production as the main agriculture enterprise expanded with most counties having […]