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 …
This article provides a brief rundown of the “Smart Agriculture and Farming Market” report that is available for purchase. However, through this link, you can access a sample report and read about different trends including precision farming, smart greenhouse, and crop scouting. Be sure to check out this article and report to stay ahead …
This article acknowledges, like most industries, how the US agricultural industry has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Through data, we can compare metrics such as cost of production, pricing projections, and farm loans. The impact of the pandemic goes beyond just the empty shelves in grocery stores and the struggle to restock …
New technologies are making it easier than ever to collect relevant data about your farming operations. However, simply collecting data is not enough—you need to be putting your data to work for you.
In a recent article from AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn offers some helpful tips for putting your farm data to work for you. …
The coronavirus pandemic brought to light the need for change and evolution in many industries. The agriculture sector is certainly no exception. In a recent article for Forbes, author Jeff Fromm discusses a conversation he had with the Chief Operating Officer of Valent U.S.A., a California-based agricultural product wholesaler, regarding the response of the …
Leading your farm through the succession process is a tricky undertaking. It requires forethought, patience, and careful planning. In a recent article from AgWeb, Sonja Begemann offers three tips for making the shift from one generation to the next as smooth as possible.
Communicate Thoroughly – Transparency is key. All stakeholders should be kept in …
