During our recent BigYield.us webinar, viewers were particularly interested in hearing about farm finances and financial planning for 2017. In this story, Successful Farming outlines 16 questions for agriculture in 2017. Farm financial conditions topped the list. Here, we recap three financial pointers addressed by one of our webinar speakers. We hope you consider these as you’re preparing for the …

For farmers today, saving money has become a more common necessity as commodity prices dip to low levels. Reducing costs is one thing, but cutting corners is another. Don’t let efforts to decrease expenses lead you to choose low-quality inputs. Some low-cost fertilizers on the market contain high aluminum levels and are low quality. Because these fertilizers are inexpensive, some …

This year, make early and healthy plant growth a top priority. It can mean the difference between raising a crop that fails to meet expectations and growing one that surpasses them. To give corn the right start, BigYield.us is introducing the BigYieldCoat Corn +Zn seed treatment. The product positions key micronutrients where seed and seedlings need them: near the seed …

As 2017 begins, we at BigYield.us encourage our growers to consider whether value-added production may be a fit for their operations. In particular, non-GMO or organic production may enable you to reach a different market and improve your bottom line. Increasingly, consumers have shown interest in non-GMO and organic products. In May and June 2016, the Pew Research Center surveyed …

From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, 2016, learn about the Verification Identifying Smart Plant System (VISPS) at the WOW – Worldwide Organic Winners conference in Kansas City, Mo. VISPS is a third-party verification system for non-GMO, close-to-organic and transitional organic crops. For more information, go to vispsverified.com.

Happy New Year from BigYield.us! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you during the past year. I hope that you celebrate a safe and happy holiday weekend with friends and family. As 2016 comes to a close, there’s limited time left to qualify for a BigYield Bucks discount. You must qualify by today, Dec. 31! BigYield Bucks was …

Merry Christmas from BigYield.us! We hope that you enjoy a safe and happy holiday weekend with friends and family. Also, don’t forget about our BigYield Bucks discount program. Available through Dec. 31, BigYield Bucks coupons can help you save some money! With BigYield Bucks, you may qualify for product discounts or equipment financing. For customers who have previously purchased product …

I hope that you’ve heard about our upcoming BigYield.us winter meeting! On Thursday, Dec. 22, at 11:30 a.m. CST, we’ll host the winter meeting via webinar. Producers and professionals from throughout the country can join us. In agriculture today, commodity prices are low, margins are tight, and farmers need to operate more efficiently. To survive in these conditions, return on …

Micronutrients. Plants may need them in more minute supplies than they need N-P-K. However, without the right micronutrient levels, crop yields can suffer. In 2016, we at BigYield.us strongly emphasized the importance of micronutrients. Our Yield Booster product blends a 12-9-6 fertilizer with seven micronutrients: boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, sodium molybdate and zinc. Each micronutrient has a unique role …