The impact on a farm’s cost of production from more than doubling forage maize yield, from 7t dry matter/ha to 18t, is ...
Jeff Wienkes of LaCrosse Seed explains how cover crops are evolving from 'soil savers' into strategic financial tools.
In this area, an Organic Row Crops Day is planned from 1 to 6:30 p.m. March 5, at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton. The event is supported by the U.S.
By now, most people working in agriculture have heard that growing a cover crop after a cash crop is harvested can make a big ...
In light of current market dynamics, there has been growing interest in converting marginal dryland crop acres to perennial ...
Minnesota dairy and row crop operation demonstrates how strategic no-till farming and precision technology investments can boost farm profitability.
Using rental acreage stockpiling can help ease rotational pressure on the home farm, provide protection during drought years and offer added flexibility during calving season. In many cases, renting ...
Minnesota crop adviser encourages farmers to reduce input expenses while maintaining yields through strategic cost-cutting and soil testing.
Your February soil checklist is an important aspect of preparing the farm for the growing season. Taking a few steps ahead of your last frost makes it possible for your fields and beds to yield ...
A crops education coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa says producer interest in cover crops and extended rotations has never been higher. Solveig Orngard tells Brownfield, “We have a cover ...
A fifth-generation cattle property has successfully made the transition from breeding to trading, after the property was forced to destock following the 2019 drought. Andrew and Kim Downes own ...
We’ve had several inquiries by folks wanting to get started since these sky-high prices, both beef and lamb, have shown the benefit of diversifying from the corn and bean doldrums.