Tips on How to Raise Turkeys – Mother Earth News
Turkeys aren’t the same as chickens. Get some tips on how to raise turkeys from someone who learned from first-hand experience. Editor’s Note: This article is a corrected version of…
Farm Fresh Eggs vs Store Bought – Mother Earth News
Learn about farm fresh eggs vs store bought, where to find healthy eggs, the nutritional value of farm fresh eggs and how yours stack up. Buying eggs has become complicated.…
How Much Does It Cost to Raise Chickens for Eggs? – Mother Earth News
How much does it cost to raise chickens for eggs? Compare the feed cost to eggs when determining the return on investment for egg-laying chickens. As you might know from…
Pricing Land That’s Not for Sale
When my parents died, they put their land in a trust until I’m age 65. They wanted to prevent my siblings from selling the land until I reached a “good…
Tips for Hiring Help on Your Dairy Operation
Good help is hard to find. That’s been a continual mantra of dairy herd managers looking to find employees to fill critical roles on the farm. In today’s job market,…
How Saving Excess Rainfall Can Benefit Your Operation
Focusing on continually improving their fourth-generation farm, Kellie and A.J. Blair added a center pivot to one of their Iowa operations last year. But rather than a traditional setup, the…
Deere Combine Offerings Rebound
An online dealership auction at the end of June offers strong evidence that the shortage of late-model combines is relenting. During that auction, four John Deere S780 harvesters sold, with…
Service Trucks Earn Their Place on the Farm
When something breaks down far from home, the ability to go anywhere to service your machinery is a huge advantage. Creating a service truck tailored to the specific needs of…
Vertical Tillage Equipment Sales Numbers Climb
The hottest ticket in tillage equipment sales these days is vertical tillage (VT). Thanks to its rapid and widespread adoption, sales of VT implements are poised to overtake tandem discs…
Planting Garlic In Fall Gardens – Mother Earth News
If you are wondering how to grow a garlic plant, you are in the right place. Planting garlic in fall gardens is an excellent way to cultivate your own delicious…