Posts about Management

How Clarifying Decision-Making Power Strengthens Your Farm’s Operations A well-run farm depends on clear communication, defined responsibilities, and consistent decision-making;...

Running a modern farm requires constant improvement—reducing downtime, optimizing workflow, and making better use of labor, equipment, and inputs. That’s whereLean Six Sigmacan...

Accurate farm accounting is critical to understanding profitability, managing risk, and making informed decisions in a beef operation. But not all accounting systems are designed...

Dairy enterprise accounting is relevant regardless of the size of your dairy operation. Whether you’re managing a small herd or a large-scale dairy, understanding how each part of...

The strength of a farm isn’t just in its acres or yield—it’s in the family that keeps it running. A thriving family farm is built on generations sharing knowledge, adapting to...

Practical Tips for Attracting and Retaining Your Farm Team Running a farm is no small feat—between unpredictable weather, tight margins, and demanding workloads, it’s essential to...

Securing grants can be a pivotal strategy for enhancing your farm's operations, whether you're launching a new venture or seeking funding for specific projects. While grant...

Do you ever notice how the busiest times on the farm also seem to bring the heaviest stress? Long days, unpredictable weather, financial pressures, and the weight of getting...

Running a successful farm requires juggling countless tasks, from managing day-to-day operations to making big-picture decisions. Farm accounting often gets overlooked, yet it’s a...

Running a successful farm requires more than just hard work in the field—it also takes a solid understanding of your financial reports. Whether you handle the farm’s accounting...

“What's considered enough money? Just a little bit more.” — Will Rogers “If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's...

More, More! Better, Better! Faster, Faster! Tremendous productivity and efficiency strides have been realized in the production of food and fiber. This has not made farming more...

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...

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...

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...

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,...