“Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my…
Year: 2021
A PFR Sneak Peek: Corn Silage
In many areas of the Midwest, silage is not an afterthought, it is the focus of the entire farm operation. With that in mind, Beck’s Practical Farm Research (PFR)® team…
The Sower: May 2021
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Where does the time go? We have all asked ourselves that question in one form or another multiple times a day…
Thin Stand Management
Every year we prepare a plan for the growing season, and every year Mother Nature throws us a curveball! Many of Beck’s Practical Farm Research (PFR)® studies focus on helping…
The Sower: April 2021
“And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not…
Alfalfa Planting Considerations and Assessing Stands
Seed selection is just one part of achieving a successful alfalfa stand. No matter the quality of the seed, poor planting practices will never return a satisfying stand of alfalfa.…