Top Producer
A mid-year report from Farmers National shows land values are increasing by single digits instead of the double digits common in 2021-22. But the company says it has a strong roster of listings headed into late summer.
Tony Schwarck of Riceville, Iowa, diversified his family’s crop operation with a feedlot.
On Sept. 1, you have a big deadline. For the first time since the programs were created, you can switch your elections for ARC and PLC. Which should you choose?
Every team has one. That employee who is not contributing his or her fair share. As the boss, you must coach this employee to be an all-star — or show them the door.
New operating loans have interest rates double compared to 2021
Sixty-five percent of farmers surveyed in July expect interest rates to climb in the next 12 months. On a positive note, 7 out of 10 said they expect farmland cash rental rates to remain roughly the same for 2024.
ADM is officially replacing its GrainBridge technology with a new mobile app and website portal powered by Bushel.
Learn how to avoid these frustrating and deal-breaking mistakes.
The grain markets continue their steady march upward. March corn prices were up 34.25¢ and March soybean prices were up 41.75¢ for the week.
The rural economy is slowly improving after being crashed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
With all the global and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to just say: “OK, I’ll take whatever outcome — successful or terrible — that comes my way.
We’re quickly closing in on the Top Producer Summit online event, which kicks off Feb. 23.
Is there something on your to-do list that keeps sinking to the bottom? To really maximize your time for those tasks, build in time for short breaks.
Weeds don’t stand a chance versus the weed seed destroyer.
Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.
During the 2023 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Steve Bruere, president of Peoples Company.
The price rally that started in the fall of 2020 definitely attracted more corn acres in 2021. That was confirmed in USDA’s June Acreage report.
Take your digital strategy to the next level.
Is now the time to expand your tech expertise?
Bushel Farm, a farm management software, now offers automated grain contract entry by connecting to the Bushel Network, which includes more than 2,600 grain facilities.
Farm Journal is bringing producers together at some of America’s top farms and we want you to be one of them.
The rural economy keeps chugging along, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. For the ninth straight month, the RMI has stayed above growth neutral.
Take a high-level assessment of your strengths and weaknesses.
During the Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.
Adopt a lean-and-mean business mentality.
Strategic planning builds an innovative and sustainable position for your farm.
For 13 straight months, the rural economy has posted healthy and consistent growth.
Increasing demand and economic recovery create stable outlook.
What trends will shape the next year or five? Watch these areas.