Agriculture Posts

Agritourism and COVID-19

This article discusses how the agricultural industry is going to change this year during the harvest season. From preparing your farm to inspecting the equipment, and proper storage techniques, this article outlines some of the best tips to be educated on as we enter autumn. Additionally, five different marketing strategies are also outlined and …

Agricultural Sustainability

This article discusses the crossroads that the agricultural industry finds itself in throughout 2020. Although conditional farming is yielding constant results, a change in mindset is challenging the industry. Sustainability has become a hot topic in multiple industries, and agriculture is no exception. From restoring soil health to diversifying farmland, these trends are sure …

The Outlook for the Agriculture Industry

As we venture along in 2020, specific trends within the agricultural industry continue to catch the expert’s eyes. In a year that was full of uncertainty, having an idea of what the rest of the year may look like can go a long way in terms of getting your business/farm prepared. Specifically, animal vaccines, …

Coronavirus and Agricultural Finances

This short article briefly explains the impact of the coronavirus has had on the agricultural industry in terms of finances. Within this article, there is a link to the full report on the “Economic impacts of COVID-19 on food and agriculture markets.”
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Using Data to Inform Key Farming Decisions

In the course of operating, farms produce a wealth of valuable data. In a recent article for AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn examines the long-term benefits of collecting and using farm data.

The author first discusses a study that examined if farmers are taking advantage of the farm-level productions and management data to which they have …

Farm Management During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Navigating uncertainty is the key to keeping farm operations going during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Gil Gullickson in a recent article for Successful Farming. The author recently attended a webinar that offered the following tips for farm managers:

Be mentally prepared for uncertainty and unpredictability.Make the difficult decisions necessary to best position your organization for …

When Farmland Inheritance Becomes an Obstacle

Inheritance is a complicated process, particularly when farmland is involved. In a recent piece for Successful Farming, author Jodi Henke spoke with a University of Nebraska educator, Allan Vyhnalek, about the complications that come with farmland inheritance.

Vyhnalek pointed out the following areas of consideration for people who inherit farmland:

The tax consequences of inheritance—there can …

Impact of Coronavirus on Farming

This article discusses how coronavirus has impacted the nation’s food supply system, and specifically farmworkers throughout the nation. Additionally, with the lack of federal regulations to promote food safety, the nation has seen sudden outbreaks among the rural communities.
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Agriculture Bailout Program Explained

As the country and even the world shift their attention to the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are operating on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, within …

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Agriculture

As the country and even the world shift their attention to the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are operating on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, within …