Turnrow Blog
Practical posts for US farmers and ranchers — cattle gestation, sheep lambing, farm loans, grain marketing, pasture lease rates, fertilizer application, and pond stocking. Real numbers and worked examples, not generic advice recycled from extension PDFs.
Cash Rent vs. Buying Farmland: Running the Numbers
Should you cash rent or buy the ground? Here's how to compare the math — ownership costs, cash flow, equity, and opportunity cost — before you make the call.
Read post →How to Read a Cattle Gestation Table
Learn how to read a cattle gestation table, what the columns mean, and how to use one to plan your calving season. Includes a free printable cow gestation chart PDF.
Read post →Cow Gestation Period: Everything You Need to Know
The average cow gestation period is 283 days — but breed, calf sex, and dam age all matter. Complete guide with gestation table, breed comparisons, and a free cow gestation calculator.
Read post →Crop Breakeven Price: How to Know Your Number
Your crop breakeven price is the most important number in your operation. Here's how to calculate it for corn and soybeans — and how to use it in marketing and leasing decisions.
Read post →Custom Hay Baling Rates: What to Pay and What to Charge
Current custom hay baling rates for round bales, square bales, and mowing. How to evaluate a custom rate quote and calculate your actual cost per ton.
Read post →Farm Pond Stocking Guide: How to Set Up a Bass-Bluegill Pond That Actually Works
How to stock a new or existing farm pond with bass, bluegill, catfish, and minnows. Stocking rates, timing, sequence, and management tips from Extension fisheries guidance.
Read post →How to Use a Fertilizer Rate Calculator
Step-by-step guide to converting a soil test nutrient recommendation into a fertilizer product application rate. Covers N, P, K, and lime — with a free calculator.
Read post →FSA Farm Loan Programs: Which One Is Right for Your Operation?
Compare FSA direct loans, guaranteed loans, operating loans, and farm ownership loans. Find out which USDA FSA program fits your situation and how to prepare your application.
Read post →Goat Gestation Period: Everything You Need to Know
Goat gestation averages 150 days for standard breeds and 145 days for miniature breeds. Complete guide with breed table, kidding date planning, and a free goat gestation calculator.
Read post →Grain Bin Volume: How to Calculate Your Storage Capacity
How to calculate grain bin volume and bushel capacity before harvest. Covers the cylinder + peak formula, grain type test weights, and when to use a calculator vs. manufacturer specs.
Read post →Lambing Season Prep: The Complete Checklist
A complete lambing season preparation checklist for sheep producers. Covers nutrition, CDT timing, colostrum management, supplies, and what to do when labor starts.
Read post →Pasture Lease Rates: What to Charge and How to Negotiate
What are fair pasture lease rates? How to calculate a per-head or per-acre rate based on carrying capacity, forage quality, and regional benchmarks — for both landlords and tenants.
Read post →Sheep Gestation Period: Everything You Need to Know
The average sheep gestation period is 147 days — about 5 months. Complete guide with breed table, lambing date planning, and a free sheep gestation calculator.
Read post →What Is CEC in Soil? Cation Exchange Capacity Explained
CEC (cation exchange capacity) is your soil's nutrient-holding ability. Here's what it means, what affects it, and how to use your CEC number to make better fertilizer decisions.
Read post →When to Breed Cows: Timing Your Calving Season
Timing your cow breeding right determines your labor, market dates, and calf health outcomes. Complete guide to spring and fall calving windows for beef cattle operations.
Read post →Welcome to Turnrow
Why we built free farm calculators with no login, no downloads, and no Excel. What's live, what's coming, and how to get notified when new tools launch.
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