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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This article discusses the different trends that Whole Foods have observed through its customer’s purchasing habits. Whether it is the alcohol-alternative movement or organic options for children, these trends are worth reading about. In addition, Whole Foods believes that “regenerative agriculture” will also play a role in 2020.
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This article discusses the definition of “agtech” and how it can help the agricultural industry in our day and age. According to this article, 8% of farmers are millennials, and they tend to demand more transparency when it comes to farming. These tech trends can aid in that as we head into 2020.
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This article highlights the top agricultural trends that have been observed and can change the way the industry operates moving forward. From new animal vaccines to water use, these trends are worth reading about as we approach 2020.
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This article discusses the changes the USDA is putting forth regarding pork processing plants. The new rule eliminates limits on the speed of production and places more animal inspection in the employees’ hands in the hopes that food safety will increase.
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The
agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new
technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir
Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming
industry.
Schlam
explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to:
Increase productivity and innovation – Using
new data analytics, farmers can improve their productivity …
Artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a
variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in
many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future
Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on
the farming industry, including:
Cognitive Computing – This combination of
Internet …
Technology
is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is
no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the
case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for
their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision
farming.
Precision
farming is a management concept that uses advanced technologies …
Are you
prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers
face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially
difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the
following advice on retirement planning:
Make a clear plan that includes both a
timeline and specific goals.Create a budget that is sufficient for
covering your …
