This article discusses how technology has made its way into most industries, and agriculture is no exception. With the help of “Agtech”, different trends such as the rise of data transparency and analytics, investment opportunities, and digital leasings will be observed in the coming year. It is important to stay on top of emerging …
As the farming industry undergoes changes precipitated by
new generations, new technologies, and new norms, succession becomes more and
more complicated. A recent article for Successful Farming discusses how
communication can have a big impact on farm succession.
Bad communication—or loss of communication—can have a big
negative impact. It often results in loss of trust between the parties
involved. …
Data security in the agriculture industry doesn’t just refer
to keeping online files safe from hackers. In a recent article for PrecisionAg,
author Reinder Prins explores what data security looks like for farmers.
Though some farmers do store their information digitally, a
majority still rely on paper files or records stored on a local computer. The
issue with …
In 2020, many industries are struggling with finding and
retaining qualified labor, and agriculture is no exception. Conversely, many
employees in the agriculture industry say they are unable to find good jobs.
What’s behind this? A recent article for AgWeb attributes it to
transitions currently occurring in the U.S. workforce.
What is changing in the workforce? The article …
The agriculture industry is a cyclical one—this is helpful
to remember during times of downturn, such as the industry is currently facing.
If you can ride out the low, it will be followed by a new high. A recent
article for Successful Farming presents four different financial tools
that can help agriculture businesses stabilize operations through tough times
and …
This article discusses a variety of topics that all pertain to how the agriculture industry is going to change in 2020. For example, topics such as animal vaccines, crop monitoring technology, and tariffs are all going to impact how the industry operates on a day-to-day basis. Whether you are working on the farm or …
This article is a personal account discussing the goals an independent farmer has set up for the new year. For example, there are plans to broaden horizons by visiting four farms that grow or raise crops that their farm does not. There are also plans to attend conferences and tabling events where actual farmers …
This article discusses the latest trends in agriculture and what the USDA is going to focus on as we head into a new year. From how the role of science and innovation are going to play into the industry to different nutrition trends, this meeting covered many topics that will have an impact in …
In the struggling farm economy, transferring the farm from one generation to the next has become a much shorter process. Effective communication is key in maintaining trust and eliminating misunderstandings. This article discusses 8 strategies to communicate effectively during succession. Some of these strategies include being positive, constructive, and willing to compromise as well …
This article discusses the “next big thing” as indoor farming is gaining lots of attention in the United States. However, according to this article, it is a lot harder than you would think. The advantages are astonishing though, so many are working hard to figure out how to most efficiently use this process.
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