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A foreign leader addressing a joint session of Congress this week was a rarity. Not to be outdone, the partisan and often cantankerous members of the U.S. Senate passed legislation unanimously on a voice vote!

Good quality drone video and imagery can help your marketing stand out from competitors. “Drones help us highlight the best of a property, and also highlight the things we need to improve,” says Tim Cobb.

John Phipps says not including younger generations in a moment to reflect on those who have who gone before and especially who risked much on our behalf, the custom of formal remembrance will slip away.

Brian Doerr recently introduced regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, on his family's Nebraska farm. He details his decision-making and implementation steps here.

The resources of the Foundation exist as building blocks for the maintenance and future of professional crop management practitioners.

This July, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers will hold its annual Education Week once again after being virtual in 2020.

Whether it’s how you’re investing in technology or how your company is regearing itself for the farmer of the future, the ag industry is evolving right before our eyes.

The one common thread—suppliers say they still rely on and appreciate ag retailers as the local trusted adviser. 

The factors are converging to make this coming year a springboard for how agriculture is involved in carbon sequestration and climate policies.

My bet is we will never fully return to pre-2020 business behaviors.

As much as 2020 has shown us being flexible is just as valuable as having plans, I still believe there is merit to taking a moment to reflect on some of the trends we’ve seen and how they may impact us moving forward.

Over the years, Mark Williams has accumulated a wealth of experience when it comes to dealing with “oddball” rural appraisals, and a reputation for it as well.

Every year is different, but we always adapt and survive says Matt Winslow, NAICC President.

That’s billion with a b as Nutrien reports the company sold more than $1 billion in products via its Digital Hub in the first three quarters of 2020–double their goal for the entire year. 

Focus on some of these 3 “watchouts” as you develop or review your value proposition.

There’s clearly work to be done here. Collaboration, and trust, can absolutely drive the sustainability message forward.

Who is living rent-free inside your head? Are you letting alleged “disruptors” be distractions, or are you spending more time writing your own game plan?