10 Years of Research Shows Benefit of Reducing Soybean Seeding Rates
March 30, 2017
A review of 10 years of soybean research shows that reducing your seeding rate from 150,000 to 120,000 seeds/acre can result in a $10.69/acre savings without affecting yield (assuming a $60/unit seed cost at 140,000 seeds/unit).
Reduce the Cost of Planting Roundup Ready Alfalfa
March 23, 2017
Roundup Ready alfalfa seed can be expensive, but establishing a new field may not cost as much as you think if you follow these recommendations.
Caution for Farm Equipment Leases
March 23, 2017
Many factors in the current agricultural economy are leading producers to consider a lease arrangement of new capital purchases instead of an outright purchase. When considering this option, it’s important to consider both the pros and cons as well as possible effects on your tax return.
How to Reduce On-Farm Grain Drying Energy Costs
March 22, 2017
Article reviewed and updated by Chuck Burr, Nebraska Extension Educator
With lower crops prices, grain producers are asking how to reduce the cost of drying grain on the farm. This paper discusses management strategies to minimize energy costs.
Reduce Drying Time and Energy Cost by Filling Drying Bins in Layers
March 22, 2017
Many grain producers have on-farm grain drying and storage facilities and most have more than one bin equipped with a high capacity aeration fan with heat to reduce drying time. Researchers ran a mathematical analysis to study the advantage of filling drying bins in layers as an rather than the normal practice of filling one bin completely before filling the next bin.
Using Cutoff Ratio to Fine-Tune Furrow Irrigations (Save $14/acre)
March 17, 2017
Article reviewed and updated by Chuck Burr, Nebraska Extension Educator
When Stressful Times Strain You and Your Family
March 16, 2017
Commodity prices have you down? Trying to cut costs without cutting profitability? Putting in long days and late nights? If this describes your situation, you are not alone.
Repair Leaky Gates/Gaskets and Eliminate a Set (Save $32.10/acre)
March 16, 2017
Article reviewed and updated by Chuck Burr, Nebraska Extension Educator