Donnell Brown and the RA Brown Ranch have long been known for their progressive view of the cattle industry. The way we may make genetic advances now and in the future is changing. How could we help create a herd that is more resistant to disease or may handle heat better in certain climates? Plus we discuss a way the ranch is implementing rotational grazing without moving a fence. 

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Agriculture has been ranked last among U.S. industries in technological adoption. That may surprise many of us who feel we use plenty of technology every day in our operation. We take a look at where many of us are lagging and what technology we can adopt to help our bottom line. 

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Imagine working hard to build your farm and then having the government step in and take everything from you – land, equipment and home. That is what happened to this man and many others in Northeastern Nebraska. The story is from many years ago, but it is a fitting tribute on Memorial Day weekend to look back at a story and a court case that every American should know.

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Balance sheets for the year ahead show limited profit potential in many instances. An added concern for many producers are inflation and interest rates. What should we expect for the year ahead and how can we best position ourselves for the present and future goals we have in mind?

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Many young farmers have dreams of building a large and profitable farming enterprise, but what’s the best way to do it? I visit with the Star Farmer of America about how he built his business, what he learned and the advice he would share with others. 

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Your CI Score could be worth over $1 per bushel of corn. But that leaves many of us asking…what is a CI score? It’s a trend to keep an eye on because those scores may soon be tied to the crops we grow and it could be worth a significant amount of money.

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Benjamin Franklin said nothing is certain is except death and taxes. We talk about both subjects with Paul Neiffer as we look at what is the best tax strategy in 2024 and beyond and how to reduce some of the tax implications when we do pass away.

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Tighter crop margins lead us to believe the machinery market is beginning to weaken. Is that the case? Machinery Pete discusses what he sees across the industry. We take a look at market sectors that are strong and others that show weakness, plus we discuss things to keep in mind if you are buying or selling tractors and equipment. 

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The cliché says to not put all your eggs in one basket. This past Top Producer winner is very successful in farming, but they have also diversified into several baskets, so-to-speak, and that has allowed them to develop income streams in a variety of markets in rural and small town America and help those very communities along the way.

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USDA’s prospective plantings report showed a decline in the number of acres intended to be in corn production this year, but perhaps the biggest surprise is that there appears to be six and a half million acres of crop ground that is unaccounted for. Chip Flory and I discuss the year ahead, including tighter margins, marketing strategies and more. 

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