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Back to Basics

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Getting back to the basics can help producers make long-term decisions Farming is more than planting seeds and caring for livestock. It’s a livelihood that...

Inflation Concerns

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How inflation impacts the ag community Inflation is simply a general increase in the price level of an economy over time. As prices increase, each...

A Visit from the Banker

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Farm visits are an opportunity to review financial and discuss capital needs As an ag banker, one of the most informative and enjoyable requirements is...

How to Pass It Down

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Reaching out to the experts may help you make the right decisions How do we get the next generation to want to operate the family farm?...

Reducing Feed Costs

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Strategies to decrease expenses without sacrificing production goals Now more than ever, livestock producers are looking for ways to save on feeding costs. The increased...

Keeping Replacements from First-Calf Heifers

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The pros and cons of retaining heifers from young cows Most producers have probably heard it said from another farmer at some point – the...

What’s in Your Bale Yard?

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Securing proper quality and quantity now for the winter months ahead For many people, summer days are all about fun in the sun. But for...

Warts in Cattle

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Causes, treatments and prevention of the lesions Before turning into a worry wart over an outbreak of warts in their herd, producers can find some...

Testing Hay

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How to determine nutrient quality in forages The sight of a fresh-cut hayfield with tightly rolled bales dotting the pasture can bring feelings of satisfaction...

Should You Wean Early?

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Factors to consider before pulling calves off cows Whether or not producers should wean calves early falls into a category of debate among livestock experts....
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