Farm Business - General
Exit planning is more than just preparing to walk away from the business.
Attributing his strong work ethic and leadership skills to his farming background, Jeff Rowe, who took the reins as CEO of Syngenta Group earlier this year, values the deep connection it fosters with customers and employees.
The shift to climate-smart farming emphasizes low-carbon crop yields for biofuels, with 45Z tax credits starting Jan. 1, 2025. Farmers should consider profitable changes while documenting their existing sustainable practices.
To kick off National Pork Month, Jennifer Shike joins the Unscripted podcast to share about the state of the pork industry, including the impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina producers.
What was once known as FBN Insurance will now be known as Momentum Ag and part of Patriot Growth Services.
“One of the principles of a cooperative is to collaborate with like-minded organizations,” said Jason Weirich, executive vice president of operations at MFA Incorporated.
The report shares markets are at a crossroads—prices could move in either direction.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jeff Rowe will be CEO of Syngenta Group.
A Bushel online survey found a correlation between marketing satisfaction and understanding and use of cost of production data.
“What we’ve learned from the farmers we can’t measure– it’s the most important thing for us in designing this robot,” Ben Johnson says.
Jamie Lawhorne took a grow-for-the-green scam and turned it into one of the most outlandish swindles in farming history.
Technology doesn’t need to automatically be the first thing on the chopping block.
Every business has a culture, as does every family. While it’s hard to define, culture exists, and it is felt by everyone even though it’s not physically seen.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently floated this policy to crack down on price gouging, but looking back on a similar plan from the Nixon administration shows not everything needs a second chance.
The number of total cases this year is also less than the 5- and 10-year averages.
People become close as a team when they work together on something hard. It helps to find opportunities for them to have ownership and solve things together, Runkel says.
There is uncertainty about the Farm Bill’s progress due to potential changes in the political landscape. One thing is certain: farmers need a new Farm Bill.
These family-owned operations are taking control of their futures, one grain at a time
Flory and his AgriTalk co-host, Davis Michaelsen, joined Clinton Griffiths on the podcast, which offers a candid, behind-the-scenes review of the week’s stories that Farm Journal journalists are covering or following.
Here’s how double cropping and relay cropping could affect your coverage
For fourth-generation Maryland farmer Taylor Huffman, creating agritourism events to supplement ag income is a way of life.
The new numbers show that net farm income will fall $6.5 billion or 4.4%. This is compared to projections released in February suggesting it would fall 26%.
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has released a new study that takes a dissects the interactions between farmers and ag professionals.
Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisal joins the Top Producer podcast to share what he’s tracking in farmland auctions.
Illinois farmer Jamie Walter joins us on Grow Getters to explain how he and his dad diversified their operation by making whiskey with their corn crop.
Natalie Kovarik returned to her roots on a Nebraska cattle ranch and became a social media influencer. She now bridges the gap between rural and urban communities by highlighting the human side of agriculture and food production through her online presence.
Naomi Gretter, Sky Hahn and Kari Berg were busy schoolteachers, married to busy farmers and raising busy kids. With so many responsibilities, their lives had become a grind, so they decided to start Rural Revival Coffee Truck.
Testimony at House Ag hearing Tuesday captured the downturn and anxiety in the ag sector.
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.