In an ag economy when profits are low and margins are tight, it’s more important than ever to have a factual handle on your farm’s finances, according to ag lender Carmen Michels with Compeer Financial.
It turns out, that’s not quite true. The CDC said they made a mathematical error in its calculation. However, the numbers are still high and farmer suicides are a growing concern.
Whether it’s an employee or trespasser, accidental injury or death could mean months and years of legal hurdles for the farm. Use winter down time to prepare your farm, just in case the worst happens.
On-farm research performed last winter in upstate New York provides new insights into how to keep calves healthy in even the most brutal cold-weather conditions.
The physical and emotional toll of these circumstances are feeding a growing incidence of depression and anxiety among farmers, as evidenced in the results of a poll commissioned by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
