Monthly Archives: August 2012

At least one part of the ag sector not doing so well

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Mark Moore

During one of my first “real” reporting assignments, I was interviewing a hog producer in southern Illinois during the heat of summer. We were only a stone’s throw from the banks of the Mississippi River, so the combination of heat, … Continue reading →

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What makes you stop and look?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Mark Moore

There are plenty of new things to see this week, and it’s a visual gold mine for the eyes. Sure, a lot of companies are vying for your attention. Having worked “on the other end” of farm shows, I know … Continue reading →

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And the emails keep coming

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Mark Moore

Farm show season is ramping up, and by the volume of emails I’ve been receiving there will be a lot of new equipment to review. Of course, farm shows have always been great places to show off the latest models. … Continue reading →

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What’s your equipment backup plan?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Mark Moore

I always have an equipment backup plan in place, and it’s something that paid off last week. While out on a photography shoot, my digital camera suddenly decided to “change” its settings and wasn’t working properly. I had two options: … Continue reading →

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More tips for keeping the corn you have

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Mark Moore

Here’s a follow-up to Monday’s blog post on combine settings. In the effort to get every last kernel out of the field, you may want to look at this article if you have any downed corn. It gives a good … Continue reading →

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Combining drought-stressed corn

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mark Moore

With dry weather taking a toll on corn yields, the last thing you want to do is lose it during harvest. And according to this release, you need to pay very close attention to your combine settings to help minimize … Continue reading →

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New head-turning combines

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mark Moore

I’m always looking at new equipment. And while my expenses don’t rival that of new combines, tractors or implements, the thought of having something new and improved for my personal or business use is enticing. And one of the best … Continue reading →

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Better results than the stock market

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Mark Moore

Unless you’ve been hiding on some deserted island, the fact that farmland values have been rising significantly should come as no real shock. But I will have to admit, after reading some numbers just released from the USDA, it’s really … Continue reading →

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Another consideration if you have a short crop

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Mark Moore

From all indications, we may be in for some lower crop yields. And for some producers, the losses may be significant. And according to a Purdue economist, this could lead to some problems with farmland rental agreements. “The ability to … Continue reading →

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Farm expenses climb to new record

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Mark Moore

It’s probably no great shock to find out that you’ve been paying more for farm production expenditures, but now you at least know you are in good company. According to the most recent USDA data, farm production expenditures were more … Continue reading →

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