After nearly a decade in this role, it is not often a question of “if” herds are overcrowding, but more so “how much”? There are a ton of factors to consider whe...
As spring inches closer, it gets more tempting each day to fire up the tractor and get in the field. However, deciding when to plant is one of the first (of many) management decisions t...
In case you skipped Matt’s article to get to your favorite section of the newsletter, Farmers Union Cooperative of Ossian, IA will be merging into Premier Cooperative on August 1s...
Continuing to keep up with the updates on the proposed merger for Farmers Union in Ossian, Iowa to join Premier, I am happy to report the vote has passed! The ballots were due prior to ...
Remember when tariffs ruled the fertilizer market narrative? That feels like a long time ago. While with nitrogen markets taking the brunt of the impact. Supply disruptions were immedia...
As fields begin to green up, now is the time to walk stands, make early decisions, and protect first-cut yield. Here are easy, practical steps that help drive more tons in 2026.
We’ve all heard the old adage that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This year it came in more like an overfed barn cat than a lion. It still has claws and will...
Today’s dairy and beef operations rely heavily on accurate forage inventory planning. Feed costs remain one of the largest contributors to overall expenses, and even small miscalc...
Today’s commodity markets present unique challenges. Rising input costs, global uncertainty, and increased volatility create more risk—but also more opportunity for producer...
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