As you begin to rein in production costs, big ticket items such as fertilizer naturally get a lot of scrutiny. Now's the time to think through how you'll best allocate available dollars for nutrients.

What’s the first thing a person does when they walk into a farm shop? Turn on the lights. Here are considerations when designing and selecting lighting systems to ensure the brightest, most economical results.

For those with limited space, the interest cost alone usually makes it more beneficial to store corn over beans. Having 100% on-farm storage takes the decision guesswork out of your marketing strategy and makes it easier to maximize profit potential through basis and market carry opportunities.

How often do you spend time thinking about the past? This question struck a nerve with Jennifer Shike, editor of Farm Journal's PORK brand, recently.