Successful Farming Shorts

Stable flies are painful for cattle and controlling them starts in the winter. Use these tips to control the insects now before they have a chance to breed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When temperatures plunge, your cattle need protection. Learn how you can ensure they stay healthy and happy this winter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most farmers are assessing their finances in December and deciding if this year is likely to be better than next, or vice versa. Regardless, be sure to cash December checks before the end of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some farm employees are new to winter conditions. Make sure to teach them how to stay safe in the snow and extreme cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moving snow as soon as possible after it falls will help you avoid many feedlot problems with animals, pen surfaces, and runoff control systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tile drains carry excess water out of the field, but they can also carry manure. Learn about the precautions you can take to keep manure where it does the most good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barns can be warm, welcoming shelters for unwanted critters. Follow these tips to help keep them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A thick layer of snow on your outbuildings can cause structural problems. Learn how much snow a roof can handle, and how to spot the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Used batteries can cause serious damage, including fire, if not disposed of properly. Learn how this happens and how to avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeding sows too much or too little affects the bottom line. Learn how Body Condition Scoring can ensure sows are being fed appropriately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter weather conditions make it difficult for livestock to graze. Learn more, including tips farmers can use to overcome these obstacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jodi Henke takes a deep dive into the Successful Farming archives to highlight just how much toys have changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses how social statuses in the community are influencing how farmers run their farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses food bullying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses a likely culprit for your sore back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses how to read the behavior of your bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses the innovative nature of farmers and how barbed wire fences connected hoemsteads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses what future farming may look like, including farming on the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses the tough decision of whether or not to feed moldy hay to livestock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses aquaculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses safety measures for putting up holiday lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses how to curb the frustration of post harvest paperwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses what to watch to make sure your feed corn isn't contaminated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses concrete silos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SF Shorts, Jodi Henke discusses important steps to ensure animal safety when it comes to hay bales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices