UnCommon Farms Blog

One cannot stress enough the importance of capital management for your business. All of the efforts you have invested to produce an operating profit, from your farm’s operation...

Have a client that wants to retire but is unsure of how to gain the most value from their land? They are not alone. In the US alone, around $30B in farmland assets will transfer...

At the very core of finance sits the time value of money (TVM). Every decision about what something is worth begs the question, “worth when?” If in ten (10) years, then maybe the...

Have you ever had to deal with a farm employee who is just “difficult” to manage? As a manager, you are eventually going to encounter an employee who is difficult to work with....

Building a successful family farm business that lasts multiple generations involves distinct challenges. Less than one third of family businesses survive the transition from the...

Being a part of a multi-generational farms hold a rich history and tradition, but also brings unique challenges when it comes to succession planning and maintaining business...

During busy seasons, farm safety can take a backseat to other business priorities critical to success. However, safety needs to be part of your critical success factor. Just one...

It is essential for farm families to carefully assess the lease arrangement that best suits them and their landowners. While some may already have a specific lease type in place,...

In a world where access to information and resources is no longer a significant advantage, how can you set yourself apart from the crowd in the competitive world of farming?...

By Rodney Ratzlaff Jr, Loveland Sales Manager, Loveland Products Shorter days and cooler nights often mark the beginning of fall and the kick-off of harvest activities for many...

Nine years have passed since Microsoft released the Windows 10 operating system. On July 15, 2015, it was released for computer manufacturers to install on new computers and two...

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, innovation stands as the beacon guiding the industry marked by a future of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Across the globe,...

Many producers had a vacation during the wintertime. Unless it was a supplier trip where they did all the work, the producer and their family likely had a certain amount of...

I’ve been in the remote irrigation technology business for over 14 years now - all of that with AgSense® and now Valley® (AgSense’s parent company). While 14 years may seem like a...

In 1981, George T. Doran published a paper in Management Review that introduced SMART goals as a tool to improve the chances of reaching management goals. Clearly identifying what...

“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went”—Dave Ramsey What does a budget do for me? A budget is a farm owner’s plan of action and evaluative...