Farm Management

This section covers all aspects of farm management, such as business planning, crop insurance, estate planning, farm programs, and finances. You’ll also find trends in farmland prices as well as data from recent sales.

New forest management incentive for USDA’s CRP

The USDA is making available $12 million for use in making payments to forest landowners with land enrolled in the CRP in exchange for their implementing healthy forest management practices.
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Finding a farm heir

Who’s next to farm your land? When there are no relatives to take over, start long before you retire to find an heir beyond the family ties.
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Women in Agriculture

Dairy meets our family’s needs

By Women in Agriculture
There are options in the dairy case that meet the needs of every member of my family.
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All Around the Farm

Irrigation system electric fence

By All Around the Farm
Cattle don’t bother movable irrigation system with solar-powered pivot used on triticale pasture.
Irrigation system electric fence
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Upgrading Farm Structures

Fixing outdated farm structures is costly, but improvements in energy efficiency will save you money in the long run.

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Strong land prices expected to continue

Stronger than expected prices for good quality land in the fourth quarter of 2020 are due in part to improving commodity prices, lower interest rates, and low supply.
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Ag outlook 2021

2021 looks to be a good year for grain producers. If you raise animals or produce ethanol, it might be more of a challenge.
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Tip of the Day

You’ll know right where it is

Tool charger center Oct 2020 At one time I had tools lying around everywhere, and my batteries were all mixed together. Then I built a 5-foot-long steel shelf, and now... read more

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