Is farmland a good investment for 2021? For most people, the answer is absolutely yes. Here’s what you need to know. Is Farmland a Good Investment for 2021? If you’re a savvy investor, you know that buying farmland can be a smart choice – and you’re playing the long game. A farm can become very […]
How Far From Town Should You Look for a Farm?
If you’re like many people, your dream of farm ownership is just a few months away – but you have to find the perfect location first. Here’s what you need to know abut how far from town you should look for a farm, and how to figure out what’s right for you. How Far From […]
How Do You Know You’re Ready to Buy a Farm?
If you’re like many people, you’re dreaming of living the farm life – you want a big property filled with livestock, and you’re prepared to do all the hard work it entails. But how do you know you’re ready to buy a farm? Here’s what to look at as you take stock of your options. […]
2 Tips to Help Your Herd Survive Drought When It Hits
Whether your farming operation is located in the western portion of the country, the northeast, or in other areas of the U.S., it’s important to have a plan if and when severely dry conditions hit your pastures. Here are two tips to help your herds survive drought. Provide a Self-Fed Protein Supplement Drought can lessen […]
Could Cattle Be a Weapon Against Raging Wildfires?
With the production of dairy and beef, cows play a critical role in feeding the nation. But could this bovine backbone of the food pyramid assist in protecting the country, too? With recent wildfires raging in states like California, Colorado, and Oregon, and ravaging millions of acres—in some cases decimating entire towns, climate change and […]
4 Practical Tips From a Cattle Handling Expert
Purdue University’s Ron Lemenager is an animal scientist and a cattle handling expert. His tips, from very practical advice to more nuanced insights about the behavior of cattle, can help you more safely and easily manage cattle on your farming operation. Reduce Shadows and Noise Shadows may confuse cattle, said Lemenager, according to Successful Farming […]
More Americans Are Purchasing Food Directly From Farmers During the Pandemic
Food delivery services operated by local farmers across the nation are experiencing a surge in orders as an increasing number of Americans are choosing to buy food directly from farms amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent article from Politico. With ever-changing health concerns driving safety guidelines around the country—leading to […]
What You Need to Know About Managing Soil Quality and Water Retention on Your Farm
Cover crops are off-season crops that you grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer a great many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. […]
How Many Animals Can I Graze on My Pasture?
You love your new farm property. It comes outfitted with barns, and other outbuildings, and corrals. And not only is it fenced, but the fence is in great shape—and it surrounds the entire property, so no worries about budget-busting fence installs, repairs, or modifications. The icing on the cake is that the farm is the […]
Want to Buy Timberland to Convert to a Farm? 3 Things to Remember
Before you purchase your timberland be specific about your vision for it and make sure that the property suits your goals, whether they be to convert it to pasture land for cows, goats, or horses, or to modify it to support crops. Here are three things to remember as you conduct your search. Make sure […]
