Retail Business
According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the business model for farm supply co-ops has been threatened by challenging fundamentals, disruptive forces and increased competition.
Seth Meyer says USDA is running out of time and runway to make adjustments to the export side of the ledger, as this week the World Ag Outlook Board defended its current China import figures.
See how the top soybean exporters stack up in terms of competitiveness.
The price spikes this fall have been a surprise for many. During a period where farmers usually experience lower prices, commodity markets started trending higher in August and have accelerated since.
What has Becky Berger learned about creating a positive workplace for her relatives and others? Here are her key takeaways.
Ag policies at the center of the presidential election.
USDA Crop Production Report: corn and soybean production down 1% from last month.
Old crop corn stocks on hand as of Sept. 1, 2020 totaled 2 billion bushels, down 10% from 2019. Old crop soybeans stored in all positions were down 42% from 2019.
New research from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative looks at the growing importance of sustainability and conservation-focused products and services for the ag retail business.
Soybean prices hit the highs for 2020 in mid-September. Selling some production meant profits for most.
The COVID-19 pandemic has a long and unprecedented tail
U.S. commodities are enjoying a weaker U.S. dollar and increased export interest. Will that trend continue for the remainder of 2020? Texas Tech economists discuss the future of the Dollar in Markets Now.
President Donald Trump announced a new round of pandemic assistance to farmers of about $13 billion at a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Thursday night.
The rural economy is slowly rebounding from the impact of COVID-19. The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), a monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state Midwest region, sits at 44.7 for August 2020.
Farm Journal Field Days has been designed to provide everything you need during these challenging times.
One change includes the Plant Nutrient Group and Rail Group will be combined and led by Joe McNeely, who was formerly the president of the Rail Group.
Two drone gurus who use drones for imagery and application will present at Farm Journal Field Days.
Most recently Oelmann has served as the CEO of Midwestern BioAg. Additional experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Land O’Lakes and more.
Q&A with Justin Wolfe, Syngenta Regional Director North America Seeds
Angie White will join the company as a member of the company’s Management Information Excellence (MIX) team.
The locks and dams are between 80 and 90 years old. Their facelift will be a boon for agriculture.
As a leader, your essential function is avoiding escalation. Breath and evaluate. Set a time to address the issue and let all parties know when it will be discussed.
Major oil pipeline projects are facing intense uncertainty as recent federal rulings could halt expansion projects and even stop some pipelines from operating, but the decision could also cost farmers.
New research aimed to learn the steps farmers expect from input suppliers and other sales and service representatives before they allow them back onto their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event size you can check on in a county ranges from 10 people to 10,000.
Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27.
The Farm Journal Field Days is an unparalleled format of virtual live and on-demand learning, with discussion and networking designed to be inclusive for all farmer leaders and their operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his not currently thinking about negotiating a “Phase 2" trade deal with China as relations between Washington and Beijing sour.
Today’s leadership opportunity is to connect with your people and develop a sense that we and the farm/business will get through this together.
The annual Acreage report in June tends to have a few surprises. This year’s edition definitely delivered.