This article discusses, like most industries, technology is having a significant impact on the agricultural industry. For example, farmers are using technology such as data processing to make faster and more efficient decisions. Additionally, an increase in food safety demands (due to the pandemic), water usage, and telecommunication are also problems being solved by …
This article discusses the many variables that are being observed within the agricultural industry. Because of these changing variables, trends such as animal vaccines, food safety, crop monitoring, technology use, and water use are expected to have a significant impact in 2021. No matter the type of farm, being educated on these trends can …
This article discusses how all members of the agricultural industry are looking to bounce back this year after a very rough and unpredictable 2020. To do that, being educated on emerging trends such as a focus on regenerative agriculture, innovation, grower education, technology evolution, and soil emphasis are going to be key. Be sure …
Jessie began her De Boer Baumann career as an intern in 2017 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University. She was hired full-time at the end of that internship and has jumped right in by joining our marketing committee as well as our agricultural niche team where she gets to learn …
The logistics of renting farmland has long been a complex matter. In an effort to streamline the process, Chris Bauman invented a farmland rental app called CashRent. In a recent article from AgWeb, author Chris Bennett offers a helpful overview of the app and its burgeoning importance to the farming industry.
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In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered relief to the farming community by suspending a number of debt collection and foreclosure policies for the time being. In a recent article from AgWeb, author Sonja Begemann offers an overview of the USDA’s pandemic-related actions.
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Farm succession can be a tricky business. A recent article from Successful Farming answers the following submitted question: how can a farm owner set up his son for success in taking over operations, especially with crew members who do not respect the young new leader?
Author Mark McLaughlin suggests the following strategies for helping the …
Like most industries, the agricultural industry experienced many challenges and a sense of unpredictability in the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the industry as a whole showed its resilience and passion. These strengths have posed new opportunities for US farms in the new year. For example trends such as a change …
This article discusses the importance of creating a strategic plan to keep your operations on track and centered even in uncertain times. The article outlines ten steps to follow when drafting a strategic plan. Steps such as; assessing the current situation and inventory, conducting a SWOT analysis, establishing a vision, and more. To get …
Like most industries, the agricultural industry has been shaped and formed in many different ways due to the pandemic. However, by staying on top of different trends such as how important women will become in the industry, nitrous oxide mandates, plant-based food, and digital farming will create a competitive edge as we venture along …
