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Investing in your farm staff can mean more than providing a paycheck. There are several common ways that range from ongoing support to one-time incentives. In this post, we’ll provide nine ways you can invest in your farm workers beyond the paycheck. We’ll also give you insight into how to cover lab

What would you pay for peace of mind that someone knowledgeable is making sure that operations run smoothly on your farm? A farmhand often assists farmers in such daily agricultural tasks as growing crops, raising livestock, and general farm work. Hiring the right farmhand can help you produce the b

Today the Federal Reserve announced it will not raise interest rates, a departure from earlier indicators signaling another increase before the end of 2023. With this news, rates will remain steady for at least the next seven weeks until the upcoming Fed meeting in late January. This news prolongs t

After the hard work of harvest and fieldwork to close out the season, it’s time to give your farm equipment a well-deserved break for the winter. Before you put away your equipment, though, there are a few essential maintenance steps you should consider. The free Equipment Winter Maintenance Checkli

Southern Rust, triggered by the fungus Puccinia polysora , can drastically affect corn quality and even reduce yield up to 25% in serious cases. The disease primarily targets the leaves of the corn plant, with pustules often densely clustered on the upper leaf surface. In extreme cases, the disease

With calving season approaching, there are a number of best practices you should consider when assisting your cows during calving . Dr. Erika Nagorske, a practicing veterinarian with Southwest Veterinary Services, FBN ®’s official veterinary partner, discusses four best practices to implement when h

Tan spot, also known as yellow leaf spot, is a prevalent disease in wheat crops, especially under conditions of high humidity and frequent rainfall. Caused by the fungus Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, which can survive in wheat residues and infect new crops, the disease manifests as tan-colored lesio

Common root rot, a notorious fungal disease caused by the Cochliobolus sativus pathogen, poses a significant threat to wheat crops across the globe. Common Root Rot primarily targets the roots and the crown of the wheat plant. Infected roots struggle to absorb water and nutrients effectively, leadin

Brown Spot, also known as Septoria leaf spot, is a foliar disease caused by Septoria glycines that primarily targets the leaves, stems, and pods of soybean plants. The disease primarily targets the plant's principal photosynthetic organ. Brown Spot can also disrupt the physiological processes of the

Frogeye leaf spot, caused by the fungus Cercospora sojina , has become a significant concern for soybean growers globally. Frogeye leaf spot can profoundly affect soybean crops in several ways: While the disease primarily targets leaves, it can also inflict lesions on stems and pods. This can result