Top Producer
Find out why University of Illinois professor Gary Schnitkey says maximizing profits may not mean maximizing yield.
“This year’s cohort represents the best in labor-saving robots, rapid diagnostics, new traits and sustainable biologics selected to help farmers now and build a bridge to a more resilient farming system,” said Pete Nelson, President of AgLaunch.
A new report from Farmers National Company shows what trends are shaping land values as well as what to expect regionally.
From a possible trade war to brewing discontent within the country, there are five significant trends poised to shape China in the coming year.
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
Josh Linville from StoneX provides an outlook on 2025 fertilizer prices.
“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.
Data from Iowa State and Peoples Company shows farmland values have softened this year, but by how much (and why) might surprise you.
With 30 tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, four experts explain how and when you could be affected.
The eroding health of the overall farm economy was the emphasis of the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, which is a survey of nearly 70 leading agricultural economists from across the country.
Five years after their introduction, carbon offset markets have evolved, and some have disappeared.
What you need to know about the 40A biofuels tax credit, 40B sustainable aviation fuel credit and 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Here are the most common types of culture in a business and the red flags to look for in yours.
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
The Risk Management Agency just released official harvest prices for federal crop insurance — and they came in well below the base prices set back in February.
Trump garnered even stronger support in rural America versus his still robust rural vote in this first administration. That is likely a backlash against the ag policy moves of the Biden/Harris administration that focused on underserved and minority rural citizens.
Yes, the Fed is cutting interest rates but the agency can only influence mid- and long-term rates. Concerns about inflation are pushing those rates back up again.
The October Monthly Monitor reflects cautious optimism in certain areas of agriculture, marked by export strengths and potential price recoveries, but shadowed by long-term rebuilding challenges, weather dependencies and the impact of the upcoming election.
Exit planning is more than just preparing to walk away from the business.
Tune in to the Build Better Boards Podcast starting Monday, Nov. 4.
Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag joins the Top Producer podcast to share why he believes taking advantage of these credits will be the biggest opportunity in agriculture.
For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.
The report shares markets are at a crossroads—prices could move in either direction.
As a leading company in seed research and production, Brian Barker joined the AgReliant Genetics team as CEO and president mid-2023.
A Bushel online survey found a correlation between marketing satisfaction and understanding and use of cost of production data.
“There are some things that we’ve adopted over the years that really aren’t particularly useful and I think in some cases even detrimental to our performance,” says Dave Mitchell.
How much is a farm at risk from a technical tsunami?
“This is an immense opportunity. For the first time, 45Z provides farmers and biofuel manufacturers a scoreboard with a transparent points system and a business model that rewards scoring points,” says Mitchell Hora.
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.