by ur_support24 | Jan 6, 2025 | Farm Operations, Management
By Jason Fewell Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Farming and ranching are cyclical businesses. Supply and demand for agricultural products increase and decrease, creating surpluses and deficits over time. While everyone knows the cyclical... 
by ur_support24 | Nov 29, 2024 | Commentary, Farm Business, Farm Operations, Management
By Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Commodity futures markets tend to exhibit “carry” over the winter and spring months leading up to the next harvest. The concept of carry plays a critical role in helping farmers optimize... 
by ur_support24 | Oct 31, 2024 | Commentary, Farm Life, Management
By Morgan Stutrud Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Farming is a demanding profession that often comes with unique stresses and pressures. While the physical health of crops and livestock is vital, the mental well-being of farmers and their... 
by ur_support24 | Aug 30, 2024 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Management
by Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com In production agriculture, we are often called to be a “jack-of-all trades.” You need to manage your livestock, be an agronomist and a mechanic, handle your records, and know a bit about human... 
by ur_support24 | Aug 2, 2024 | Commentary, Farm Business
by Jason Fewell Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Life is a series of ups and downs. It might sound like a cliché, but it is true. Farmers and ranchers see ups and downs in their livelihood every day, probably more than other businesses. Many...