The two best pieces of advice that aggies will ever get

In my job, I come across a lot of good advice for agriculturalists on everything from marketing to skin protection.

Last week, two veteran extension economists presented some excellent, back-to-the-basics suggestions on surviving in tough economic times.  Read my story <a href=" http://www.agweek.com/news/business-and-technology/4228637-focus-efficie... ">.

One of the suggestions -- the second-best piece of advice that aggies will ever hear -- also was made, in a previous story, by a veteran rancher. Read it at  <a href=" http://www.agweek.com/livestock/4179001-tough-times-forward-thinking ">.

(No time for the links? Well, the advice is: We all make mistakes. Don't dwell on them. Learn from them and move on.)

The best bit of advice that aggies will ever get?

Oh, you know it already. You've heard it a thousand times, from me and many others. But with spring's work looming, and calving and lambing under way, I'll pass it along again:

Nothing is more important than your safety.

Are there other pieces of general advice that you consider particularly important to aggies? If so, drop me a line and let me know.