Got a quote on a grain bin today.
Here is the comparison for the same thing built back in 2018. Same company and same options.
2018 bin quote - $49,882.46
2023 bin quote - $75,321.50
If Aaron Rodgers was a farmer he would……
1- be 90 years old
2- in control of all the assets
3- have no written will
4- have a 60 year old son still sitting on the bench
USDA on Monday- Only 22% of North Dakota corn is mature.
North Dakota- HAHA Let it snow 30+ inches and reach below freezing temps across the entire state!
USDA on Thursday- We are going raise the North Dakota corn yield projection by 1 BPA
Farmers:
If there's enough interest I'm going to put together an online class on DIY drain tile.
I get questions on this topic all the time so I figured I would share my experience as a farmer installing our own tile.
Let me know if you would be interested.
Why do so many farmers hate on the YouTube farmers?
They are advocating for our industry.
Millions of people with no ag background are learning about the hard working American Farmer.
I've kept this secret for too long. Here's an easy way to wash jugs. Just buy a lawn sprinkler head and put it in the cone.
#innovation
#agtwiter
#rainbird
I received my first shot of the Russian Covid vaccine and wanted to let you know that it’s completely safe with иo side effects whatsoeveя, and that I feelshκι χoρoshό я чувствую себя немного странно и я думаю, что вытащил ослиные уши.
#joke
#satire
#takeiteasy
Sometimes a simple excel analysis can really be powerful.
My dad built these to help make marketing decisions based on historical facts.
Here is a chart showing the month that the markets were the highest for the harvest contract.
Soybeans and Corn from 1978 to 2022
First truck load delivered to the new Casselton Soybean crush plant and there is now a hole in the bottom of our semi from the probe.
That's a nice way to start things off....
Dear politicians: please leave farmers and farming out of your political attack ads. The general population already doesn't know what I do for a living and your lies are not helping them understand.
#agtiwtter
#agvocate
Had to buy a 2 5/8 inch impact socket today. The guy told me to have a good day. I can’t think of a scenario where using that size of socket leads to a good day😂
Ag land in cass county is so inflated.
45 bushel beans gross about $550/acre
5% return on $9000 land is $450
The numbers don’t work. Are land investors still trying to get 5%
Tillables message
Hey farmers,
Don't worry, we didn't steal any of your data. We just blindly offered all of your landlords rent offers that are generated by an algorithm.
Please don't be mean on Twitter. We just want to help you
So a week ago my fiancée was rear ended in the middle of the day on the highway while yielding for traffic.
The other driver had to be distracted as her brake lights and blinker were on.
Today we got a bill from the city for the fire department response to the scene.
I’m
First time moving the corn planter in 16 days.
May 9th was our first day planting corn and the 15th was the last day we planted corn in Cass County.
Going to try for 50 more acres tomorrow.
I will start building the DIY drain tile course after I finish this last project. I will cover design, equipment, tips and tricks, and lots more. If you have specific questions drop them below!
There will be a small fee to participate in the course. Details will be released soon
Think if you ordered all of your chemical from a company that does not allow returns on products and you only had 25% of your crop in the ground. This is why I like working with local retailers and not online stores.
Insurance company - Your building policy doesn’t cover roof collapse.
Me- So what’s the point of insurance???
Why can’t a policy cover all types of damage??
Who wants to start a farmer owned precision ag software platform. No outside investors. Private and independent
1. Easy to use for farmer and consultant
2. App/mobile based. No need for desktop computer
Im working on a machinery cost calculator and here is what I have in place so far.
Let me know what I am missing and I will try to add it in.
The goal is to calculate yearly costs associated with equipment. Currently this is just using a fixed depreciation percentage but it
Anyone interested in some type of peer group for precision ag and farm business management?
Is there something out there already?
A place to share ideas, make plans, and create accountability through peers.