by ad_min | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
US Soybeans to China Worth More Than Boeing Airplanes to China. Seven Chinese soybean buyers signed agreements here last week to buy 12.5 million metric tons (460 million bushels) of 2017-2018 U.S. soybeans, the second-largest deal after the 2015 agreement....
by ad_min | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Barns come in many shapes and sizes. Older barns are often used for a purpose other than their original intentions – such as old dairy barns housing beef cattle or swine. Animals have changed, with genetics focusing on increasing size and productivity. Herd size has...
by ad_min | Apr 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do You Need Starter Fertilizer? Make sure you have the right conditions before pulling the trigger on starter fertilizer. While it can provide positive ROI, it’s not always guaranteed. Learn what conditions are most likely to pay off. “Starter fertilizer results in...
by ad_min | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to get your tractors in line and ready for work. Here’s what 19 years of experience tells Justin Johnson, a technician at Heartland Tractor, a Case IH dealership in Nevada, Missouri: 1. Wash it, clean it up,...
by ad_min | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Farmers faced with a fungicide, herbicide or insecticide application have more than one option – particularly as more and more generic inputs enter the market. They typically cost less than their name brand counterparts. But are they really a better deal? They...
by ad_min | Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Depreciation is an important part of keeping records in agriculture. Depreciation is a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due to wear and tear. Things such as tractors, trailers, etc. all depreciate over time. Depreciation is also a way to make an income...
