Find out how information sharing benefits all members of your value chain! Traditionally, farm products have not been linked to information sharing in ways that have benefited consumers or producers. The lack of free-flowing information and transparency has historically contributed to severe recall impacts, consumer distrust and unclear consumer preferences. Without information technology, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to determine …

How genetic evaluations can affect the value of your herd and help you grow your business year over year. Genetics are a foundational part of farming, whether you actively participate in genetic evaluations or breed naturally. Either way, the animals you breed pass on their characteristics, both good and bad, to their offspring. When it comes to selling meat and …

Why sustainability matters more than ever before in the farming and meat industries. Sustainability is a common buzzword of the 21st century. In fact, we hear talk of sustainability so often that it can be easy to forget what the word actually means, why it’s important, and how it applies directly to our day-to-day practices. If you’re involved in the …

How you can create efficiency on the farm with management systems for a better bottom line profit As anybody with years of farming experience can tell you, efficient time management is essential to ongoing productivity and profit. But with all of the administrative work that comes with herd monitoring, data tracking, and economic evaluations, it’s easy to get bogged down …

This simple tool can completely change your management capabilities. If you’re in the livestock industry, you know how tiring the job can be. You’re ready to increase the scale of your business, but feel too bogged down in the day-to-day. You’re putting out a decent quality product, but lack that extra edge that could make you stand out from the …