Spreading uniform seed on my fields is really the only option for small outfit farmers.
Variable Rate Technology (VRT) is useful no matter the size of your farm. VRT allows you to apply the optimum type and amount of seed in any specific area of your field.…
Yield monitoring isn’t worth the money. I don’t want to invest in something where I’m not even sure how accurate it will be
Yield monitors assist in different farming practices such as seed selection, future plots, fertilizer removal rates, grain loads, and auto cut width and then show this information on a monitor in the…
The type of soil sampling I do works just fine for me. It tells me all the information I need to know.
Soil sampling is certainly beneficial in helping with decisions that need to be made, especially when using managed random sampling or benchmark sampling. However, Advisor Prime which comes with the Trimble® Ag…
Field overlap is just a part of farming with multiple pieces of farm equipment, especially when fields are irregularly shaped
Guidance and steering systems can significantly lower the amount of overlaps (or skips) in your fields. Not only will you save money on fuel costs, but also will be more accurate with…
We shouldn’t share our ideas.
Sharing challenges and learning from others will help you avoid mistakes. Call it ego or rugged individualism, the biggest downfall for some farmers is their inability to ask for help and learn…
We don’t need data and analytics.
Being really clear on your financial data is key, and there are various platforms out there to help you do it. Here’s a great example: Last year we hauled our own grain…
It’s impossible to run a 24-hour farm operation during planting.
We have been doing this for the past decade. By adding 12-hour day and night shifts, our productivity increased, and our employees were happier (some like the night shift!). Since our employees…
Machinery should be my most important investment
Labor almost always trumps machinery. Yes, every farm needs new equipment, but it shouldn’t be the focus. Instead, equipment should allow you to use your labor efficiently. We did a combine trade…
Cows collapse after bearing so many calves they have to be lifted on a winch
EN Generally, any collapse before the end of a productive life is not a good outcome for the farmer or the cow. Bearing in mind that the average day cow weighs more…
Cows have ankles manacled together out of cruelty
EN The only time a cow could have a shackle is if she had an injury to her leg for example, and required the additional stability in order to stand. They stop…
