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In hot-box style, five diverse farm technologies—Salin 247, Susterre, Phinite, BovIQ, and Holganix—took center stage at Top Producer Summit in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 15.

Hot-button issues in agriculture and rural America are sometimes subject to filters via message and messenger, contends Chris Gibbs.

Three big weather players may impact the 2022 crop season, according to Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions.

During the 2022 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.

Fill out the form to access three sessions covered carbon markets and carbon sequestration.

Why don't we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here's what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.

The contracts available differ from one entity to the next and can be confusing. Make sure you know and understand the contract details and whether they align with your goals.

The bull market right now is one driven by not just tight supplies, but monster demand. Two marketing analysts say even with an expected increase in acres, tight supplies mean prices can absorb more production.

“If you can manage these moments, the world is yours,” says Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry.

USDA's Chief Economist says the battle for 2021 acreage is on, and it may even bid into specialty crop acres amid strong signals that China plans to continue buying corn and soybeans.

The strength and timing of the economic recovery are contingent on three uncertain factors.

Sam Taylor and Stephen Nicholson, both RaboResearch analysts, say while many would call these emerging technologies ‘disruptive,’ they prefer to think of them as evolutionary elements to agriculture.

“Over the last 20 years, we’ve never seen a drought situation looking like this through February," says Nutrien Ag Solutions' Eric Snodgrass.

Splitter Farms in Lyons Kan. was named the 2021 Top Producer Horizon Award winner. Their story is one rooted in education and willingness to listen, a recipe that helped grow the farm to what it is today.

Together with his wife Laurie and sons Scott and Eric, Steve Henry and team have built a sustainable business that now stretches across 10,000 acres in Iowa. 

Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.

From major metropolitan areas to mom-and-pop chains, today’s grocery stories are a culinary wild west, says Christine Daugherty, vice president of sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing at PepsiCo.

Farmers connect, learn and share ideas in Chicago at the 2020 Top Producer Summit.

Grain storage can be a tool, but storing too long can be a major fault in grain marketing. University of Minnesota economist talks about the biggest grain marketing mistakes he sees made by farmers.

You can still register and join us in Chicago!

Real farmers are sharing how they succeed with this new crop.

Come to Chicago this month to hone your knowledge and know-how.

Both of these speakers will provide attendees valuable insights and fresh perspectives on adapting to changing environments and achieving success by learning how to lead through change.

The rise of farmer’s markets to home-delivery meal kits to niche brands claiming gluten-free and sunshine-fed products are just a few clues the food landscape is cluttered, confusing and changing.