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Technology can gather many types of data to make farms more profitable

Tuesday, April 8

Technology is helping farmers make better decisions to make the farm more profitable. There’s a technology tool that can be used to gather many different types of information from moisture and humidity to the amounts of CO2 in the air, or even if a... Read More.

Steps to remain profitable despite tight margins

Friday, January 31

A risk management specialist has some advice for crop farmers intent on remaining profitable. Josh Ulbricht with Compeer Financial says understanding the goals of the operation is a good starting point. “A lot of that is going to come down to your financial reporting... Read More.

Iowa farmer says raising oats could be profitable

Thursday, January 16

Pictured: Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he plans to start raising a third crop this year. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in Montgomery County and says, “I would... Read More.