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...
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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...
Read More >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,...
Read More >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?...
Read More >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...
Read More >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...
Read More >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 >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 >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 >While futures prices represent 90% to 95% of the flat price of grain, don’t underestimate the value in the basis component. According to Chip Flory, Farm Journal economist,...
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