We’re coming into the lull — that time between autumn harvest and upcoming planting, when many farmers are thrilled to have a little breathing room but are already chomping at the bit to get rolling again. So, while it’s still too cold to get out in the fields, what should you be doing right now to
As you start counting down over the next 10 days to the new year, here are 10 things you can do over the next 10 days to prepare your operation for the 2024 season. Day 10 - Finalize Your Taxes Are you ready for the approaching tax deadlines ? Because every farming operation is different when it com
As the holidays wind down and the new year approaches, it’s a time for hopeful plans. But in the midst of all the cheer you face a looming responsibility—tax season. It’s a time of year most of us don’t look forward to—gathering receipts, remembering what expenses we had (but may have forgotten to w
There are some best practices to follow if you want to make a practical ag chemical plan that works. We’ve outlined some tips and tricks for how to put together your plan and then efficiently select and buy the best chemicals for that plan—without breaking the bank. How To Make An Ag Chem Plan You C
A recent FBN® poll indicates that 38% of farmers are looking to buy farmland in the next year, with only 2% looking to sell. The poll, conducted via text message to FBN members on February 9, asked respondents, “In the next year, are you trying to buy farmland?” Available responses included: A: Yes,
Canada is poised for a massive harvest this year, especially compared with the drought-reduced crop of 2021. Throughout the growing season, FBN® Research has been assessing whether Canada’s rail system and broader infrastructure will be prepared to handle a record crop. Based on previous capacity vo
When it comes to finding ways to reduce carbon, farming is often mentioned as a sector that has promise in reversing climate change. This is because farming practices – like cover crops and reduced tillage – can limit the release of carbon into the atmosphere by “sequestering” it in the soils. Unfo
We’re excited to be welcoming new members coming to FBN® from POET. We’ve been working with farmers and their data since 2014, and we know you care about how your data is used and shared -- and we take your privacy seriously. We appreciate that you are considering trusting us with your data and prot
Farming has always been in Alec Ibach’s blood. As a fifth generation farmer and rancher from Sumner, Nebraska, it seemed like he was destined to end up running a farm. After high school, he went to the University of Nebraska and majored in Animal Science. And after college, he went to work as an ag
At the end of the day, all farms run on numbers. Input costs, grain prices, land values—finances are an unavoidable part of any operation. Many growers look at organic farming as a possible income boost, thanks to the high premiums often seen in organic grain. But the financial aspect can also be on