by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 4, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While we have talked at length about what H5N1 or bird flu looks like for dairy herds, we have to remember that this isn’t the only health concern we face. There are still the old standards we have to guard against, and at this time of year, we see more calves moving...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 3, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We often say that farmers need multiple tools in their toolboxes to take on weeds, pests, and diseases. It takes time to get new products, treatments, and hybrids through the pipeline. Many trials must be run before it can be submitted for approval by the EPA and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Sep 2, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It’s been a long time since we have been able to see the dairy sector really enjoy some highs. Producers have been dealing with low prices and uncertainty for quite a while. Lately, that trend has been reversed. Milk and cheese prices have enjoyed upward momentum and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 30, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Not only do we enjoy the Farm Progress Show for the innovation that is showcased, but we also get a chance to hear from ag policymakers and talk about the issues that face the industry. There was no shortage of those conversations at the Boone site this year. U.S. Ag...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 29, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The harvest will be here before we know it and it is time to think about getting everything ready for that upcoming season. One of the unsung heroes of our harvest is our grain drying systems. More systems are switching to propane fuels as they get upgraded. Of...