Farm Business - General
Rural hospitals are feeling the pressure from an increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
The organization partners with farmers and other members of the agricultural community to move food from the farm level to food banks and distribution centers around the U.S.
Farmers continue to weather the extremes of 2020. From drought, derecho and wildfires, to a sudden loss in demand, 2020 is proving to be an obstacle course for agriculture. Here are the mental health signs to watch.
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) exclusively for agricultural businesses on Monday.
One of the most high-profile events in farm country affected by coronavirus concerns is the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo. Some producers had to pack up and leave for home while others didn’t even make the trip.
Tired of losing good employees? Adopt these best practices.
When shopping the open market consider your family’s current and upcoming needs, such as major surgeries or the birth of a child. In addition, see what subsidies you might be able to use.
The dismal ag economy has burned through many farmers’ and livestock producers’ financial ability to persevere and keep their operations afloat.
Farming is stressful—this year proves challenging for even experienced farmers. However, it’s important for you, friends and family to remember that stress on the farm should be just that—stress on the farm.
A new economic analysis estimates ongoing retaliatory tariffs imposed by countries on U.S. agricultural exports will cost Nebraska producers nearly $1 billion in 2019.
Debt-to-asset ratios are on the rise, working capital is eroding and farmers’ sentiments are on the decline. Despite the negativity surrounding prices and outlooks, Famer Mac is providing a voice of optimism.
Statistics show the nation’s farmers are struggling to pay back their loans after years of low crop prices _ with nearly one out of every five loans in a government farm program now delinquent.
A Farm Journal survey found nearly half of farmers have reservations about allowing sales reps and other input suppliers on farms, and some in agriculture think it’s changing the way agriculture does business.
Optimism may be starting to sprout among farmers and ranchers, despite the impact COVID-19 is having on nearly every sector of agriculture, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer.
The company’s corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and ag retail cooperatives have turned on their guest WiFi to increase access across more than 14 states.
In rural America, lenders expect it to push their local areas into a recession, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index.
Take steps to balance physical and mental wellness, which is vital to staying healthy and less accident-prone.
Goal setting can pay dividends in employee engagement.
Create a simple, viable and active strategy for your farm.
Industry insiders say DFA was the obvious backstop for the Dean Foods fallout, as the company seeks bankruptcy.
Bankers across the country have indicated operating loans will be harder to secure in for 2019. Why is that? Well, a multi-year stretch of poor prices is driving balance sheet issues that lead to loan denials.
62% of farmers surveyed reported not using data collection and sharing software during the 2019 season
“This is the journey we are on right now,” says Matt Carstens CEO of Landus Cooperative.
COVID 19 already disrupted the normal soybean crushing patterns in China where a 2 week drop in crush is normal after the Spring Festival, but this year that dip slowed below 1 million tons for 3 weeks.
Analyze why employees leave your farm. Many times, their departures fall into these nine categories.
Here’s how to start, continue and succeed in your farm’s transition plan.
Recognize your team’s efforts in personalized ways.
What will it take to help small towns survive?
Farmers can expect a few bright spots in 2019. Net farm income, as well as prices for key crops, are projected to be slightly higher in 2019. But longer-term projections don’t show positive outcomes.