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From Fields to Finances: How Data Helps Crop Farmers Boost Yields and Margins
With each article in the “Farm KPIs” series, we dive deeper into a specific metric (crops, livestock, financial, etc.) by defining what it is, why it’s important, how to track it, and how to put the data into practical use. This article specifically looks at those built for crop growers; our next in the series will focus on livestock-applicable reports.
Joshua Brock
Jan 2910 min read


Understanding Profit Margins on the Farm
When you walk your fields or check on your livestock, the health of your farm is often measured in what you see: lush crops, well-fed animals, or barns filled with the season’s harvest. But beneath the surface of every farm’s daily operations lies another measure of health—one that isn’t always as visible but is just as important: your profit margins.
Joshua Brock
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Why Measuring Input Efficiency Should Be a Top Priority for Every Farm
Measuring input efficiency can be the difference between a season that’s simply busy and one that’s truly profitable.
Joshua Brock
Oct 7, 20256 min read


Understanding the Cost of Production for Your Farm
Behind every successful farm is a keen understanding of some specific, key metrics, and one in particular is the cost of production.
Joshua Brock
Sep 30, 202510 min read


Yield Per Acre: The KPI Every Farmer Should Track (But Many Don’t)
Yield Per Acre is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to measure farm performance. In this article we dive into what it is, how to measure and track it, and how to put this data into practical use in your operation.
Joshua Brock
Jul 31, 20256 min read


Cattle Body Condition Score
BCS (Body Condition Score) uses a 9 point scale to describe the health/fatness of a cattle. Here's how to calculate it in your herd.
Farmbrite
Jun 10, 20224 min read


How Long is a Cow Pregnant?
Check out the gestation table for cattle below to estimate your cow's due date based on their date of service.
Farmbrite
Jun 10, 20223 min read


How long does a cow's pregnancy last?
This article goes over estimating cattle calving dates and gestation periods and gives a helpful calculator.
Farmbrite
May 17, 20223 min read


Planting Spacing Calculator
Trying to figure out how many plants you can grow in your garden can be tricky to calculate?
Farmbrite
May 14, 20211 min read


Farm Loan Calculator
Thinking about a farm loan and wondering what your payments might look like? Enter details about your loan below to find out. The farm loan
Farmbrite
May 14, 20212 min read
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