FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Good fences make good neighbours. Good fences also serve as “curb appeal” for your farmstead. I sometimes find myself in the unenviable role of a farm business analyst and, frankly, one of the first observations I make about the future prospects of a farm is the state of its fences.

Steel-frame, fabric-covered buildings used for commodity and equipment storage have been common in the agricultural industry for decades.

If you’re looking for smart investments that leave a small financial footprint but have wide-ranging impacts throughout your dairy, consider ventilation and cooling.

Today’s wheel loaders have never been easier to operate and maintain. They’re also designed with many enhancements similar to those you’ve come to expect in your pickup truck.

Trying to figure out how to make the numbers work on a new-construction barn can be a bit challenging when you know exactly what you want, but the price exceeds your budget allowance. Cow comfort is not an area to skimp, but there are other things a dairy owner can do to be more cost-effective with a project.