Best Time of the Year to Buy Fertilizer

It's not a prescription that grain producers are eager to try out here in North America -- not if they can afford to buy crop inputs, one way or another. Fertilizer for the upcoming 2023 growing season will need to be purchased at some point. The question is, when? Read More

Beyond Succession: Farm Transition Planning

No farm owner goes through the blood, sweat, and tears necessary to run a successful business without hoping that it will endure for many years to come. They may have even identified and designated who will inherit the operations when they retire, but they may not have planned how that person or team will assume the helm when the time approaches. For any business, operating without a transition plan can bring about uncertainty, generate conflict, and threaten future success. Starting the process of transition planning might be intimidating, but it’s essential to ensuring the continuity of your business.

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Ouick and Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (32-ounce) carton of beef broth (4 cups) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch chunks 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce 1 (14.5-ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen mixed soup vegetables salt pepper 1 tablespoon white vinegar Instructions In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat away. Return the meat to the pot and add the onions. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, constantly stirring for about a minute. Add the beef broth and chopped potatoes. Bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the tomato sauce, tomatoes (undrained), and frozen mixed vegetables. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until the potatoes and vegetables are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then stir in a tablespoon of white vinegar just before serving for an added flavor boost.

Methods to Capitalize on Record Milk Fat

2022 hummed a different tune with higher milk prices compared to the previous year’s lackluster mailbox prices. While milk prices have dipped from this summer’s peak, spot butter prices have soared. Earlier this month, milk fat paid to dairy farmers hit a new record level at $3.24 per lb.

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Come See Us!

We plan on attending the following shows and hope to see you there! Farm & Ranch Show Schedule 2022: September 27-28: Hawaii Agriculture Conference in Honolulu, HI November 14-17: World Alfalfa Congress in San Diego, CA November 29-December 1: Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo, TX