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...
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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...
Read More >“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...
Read More >There’s still time to apply for a USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant to help fund your new technology. What is REAP? The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)...
Read More >The agriculture industry has changed so much in the last 20 to 25 years. With equipment, we’ve had the proliferation of such items as auto-steer, swath control, and variable rate...
Read More >Introduction In the heartland of agriculture, where the land meets legacy, a transformative shift is underway – farms evolving into robust business enterprises. Beyond the plowed...
Read More >What is the goal of starter fertilizer? Many in the industry will say it is simply to provide extra nutrition and get our crop “off to a good start.” But, can we get more specific...
Read More >UnCommon Farms is entering its fifth decade of service to the North American farmer. Throughout this near half-century of service, the focus has been to help producers access,...
Read More >Adam Litle, CEO of Sound Agriculture, admires the proactive approach farmers take when it comes to business. They are always looking for ways to evolve their operations using the...
Read More >Are There Any Surprises in the 2022 Ag Census Results (released Feb 13, 2024)?? The 2022 census data has been tabulated and the results show some continuing trends seen in the...
Read More >Did you know, last year the U.S. spent $18.6B (20.5M tons) on fertilizer? Over 60 percent of that fertilizer was used on corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.
Read More >Family farms play a crucial role in supplying food to communities worldwide. While the focus is often on agricultural practices and production, the importance of efficient human...
Read More >In the vast landscape of agriculture, the road to success often involves navigating a myriad of challenges. Today, we're delving into the transformative power of collaboration...
Read More >There's no question that the cost of farming continually escalates as inflation, population, and consumer demand increase. According to the USDA, farm production costs have...
Read More >The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law enacted in 2021, as an effort to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, tax fraud, and...
Read More >Your farm faces many challenges today, including economic recession. Farms today are forced to manage many challenges, including an economic recession, growing pains, time...
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