Agriculture by the Numbers is a monthly publication on current issues facing the region's agricultural economy edited by Bryon Parman, Agricultural Finance Specialist with NDSU Extension.
When experiencing farm or ranch stress, recognizing the early symptoms of stress is helpful. Such symptoms act as warning signals and include increased heart rate, aching neck and shoulders, churning stomach or excessive fatigue. Stress…
In North Dakota, 50% of energy used in homes is for heating and air conditioning. Properly insulating your home not only saves money, but also makes the home more comfortable.
Working in agriculture brings its own set of unique experiences and stresses. Having a process that you can use in managing the pressures that impact your family, your farming operation, and your life in general is helpful. This…
Build a strong support system for you and your family in farming. Use this document to list all of the family members, friends and neighbors you can call on to assist you with a farming need or give support with a particular concern. Next…