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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar with<br>FSA<br>When talking…

Sustainable animal feed practices can boost bottom line

Sustainable practices are not only beneficial to the environment in the long term, but also to the participating companies’ bottom line in the short term. That is why the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes sustainability is important for animal feed manufacturers.

A Dutch company is building a floating dairy farm on a river to save space

Robots will milk the cows and pick up their waste, which will be used as fertilizer.

How to Teach Your Cows a New Trick: Weeding

Turns out, you can condition helping grazing behavior into your herd.

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

Car dealer told to fix deceptive ads faster

Why most car dealers still don’t have any electric vehicles

A new survey finds two-thirds of car dealers didn’t have a single electric vehicle for sale.

When to Switch Car Insurance Companies

Here are nine reasons, events, or circumstances when you should think about changing car insurance companies.

Tricks of the Trade: Car Dealers

New car coming in the new year? Car dealers are legendary at sales, but that doesn’t mean you can’t beat them at their own game. Follow these tips, and you’ll be a negotiating pro.

Car Dealer Tactics Stall Electric Car Sales

Dismissive car dealers are a major barrier to boosting sales of electric cars. That’s the conclusion of a study conducted by Nordic researchers.

5 Things I Learned at the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Use your experience, connections, and passion to move forward with an action plan to better agriculture at all levels. The most important take away is to find ways you can use your talents to take part in improving food, fiber and fuel systems.

Big Brother Car Insurance Companies: Should You Let Your Insurance Company Track Your Driving...

Maybe it sounds like a great idea – plug a device into your car that let’s your insurance company see that you are a good driver so that you can get an additional discount of up to 30 percent…

Should insurance companies directly control self-driving cars?

One startup suggests that directly involving insurance companies will accelerate the development of autonomous cars.

Should I Go After My Insurance Company After An Car Accident?

In most accident cases, the injury victim will have a choice. Going against your own insurance company under your “collision” coverage may be a quicker and better option.

Should I give a recorded statement to an insurance company after a car accident?

Should I give a recorded statement to an insurance company after a car accident? No, you should not. Talk to your lawyer about this. Generally, after a car accident, you may have two legal claims. …

Stick with Your Car Insurance Company or Look for A Lower Rate?

One of the most common problems that many people face when it comes to you making a decision to switch car insurance companies is

Tricks Insurance Companies Use Against Car Accident Victims

It is a common mistake for people to believe that their insurance companies work for them after a car accident.

Are car dealers really a target for cyber crime?

Automotive dealerships are increasingly falling victim to cyberattacks that put their financial information, customer data and reputations at risk. Executives from CDK Global and Nuspire Networks explain how retailers can ensure their business networks are not vulnerable to attacks.

Insurance Companies: Friend or Foe?

Policyholders and their attorneys frequently experience insurance companies improperly investigating and documenting claims, in turn leading them to wrongfully deny claims that may be inconsistent wit