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Farm finance tips, genetics deep dives, and lessons from building farm management software.
The ShowMo MileFlask: Long-Range Camera with no Cell Service Needed
An honest farm review of the ShowMo MileFlask Wi-Fi HaLow camera system. Real-world range testing through Virginia hardwoods, cost comparison to Reolink cellular, and what you gain and lose by switching.
Rotational Grazing on a Small Farm: Why It Matters and How to Think About It
A practical guide to rotational grazing for small cattle operations. Why it works, how to set up paddocks, rest periods, when to move, and how to track it all.
Calving Season Prep: What I Do Before the First Calf Hits the Ground
A practical walkthrough of calving season prep for small cattle operations. Due dates, signs of labor, when to intervene, what's in the kit, and newborn calf care.
You Don't Need Employees to Need a Second Login
Why Howdy Ag has user roles for small farms. Give your farm sitter access to animal records without handing over your financials.
Buying Beef by the Quarter, Half, or Whole: What You Need to Know
A farmer's guide to buying bulk beef directly from a local farm. How it works, what it costs, what you get, and why the math often beats the grocery store.
How to Find Local Farms Near You
A farmer's guide to finding local eggs, meat, and produce. Where to look, what to expect, and why local food is worth seeking out.
Enter It Once. See It Everywhere It Matters.
Why Howdy Ag is built around a single rule: you should never have to enter the same information twice. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Tracking Egg Production: What a Daily Count Actually Tells You
How logging your egg count every day reveals patterns, catches problems early, and shows you whether your flock is making money or just keeping you busy.
Schedule F: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stop Dreading It
A plain-English walk through IRS Schedule F for farmers, covering income, expenses, depreciation, and how to stop reconstructing your year every January.
Understanding Dexter Cattle Genetics: What Every Breeder Should Know
A plain-language guide to the five genetic traits every Dexter breeder needs to understand, from chondrodysplasia and PHA to color, polled status, and A2 beta-casein.
What Howdy Ag Actually Does
A no-nonsense walk through every major feature in Howdy Ag, from animal management and genetics to financials, grazing, and the marketplace.
From Sign-Up to Knowing What Every Animal Costs You
A walk through setting up your herds and flocks in Howdy Ag, tracking expenses, and seeing exactly where your money goes per animal.
If You're Not Tracking It, You're Guessing
How tracking every input on my cattle operation changed the way I make decisions, and why gut feel isn't a business plan.
Why Howdy Ag Has a Marketplace (And What It Does for Your Farm)
Small farms are everywhere but invisible to consumers. The Howdy Ag marketplace gives your farm its own space online without the hassle of building a website.
Why I Built My Own Farm Management Software
From 13-tab spreadsheets to Howdy Ag. The story of a farmer who got tired of software that wasn't built for small mixed operations and decided to build his own.
Welcome to the Howdy Ag Blog
We're building farm management software for small mixed livestock operations. Follow along as we share tips, deep dives, and lessons learned.